coral reef
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They include the rainforests of the Amazon and the Congo basin, the boreal forests of Russia and Canada, the coral reefs and mangroves of South East Asia, and the Himalayas.
From BBC
Over time, these tiny organisms reshaped the planet in enormous ways, including helping fill the atmosphere with oxygen and creating structures as durable as coral reefs.
From Science Daily
By allowing these fish stocks to rebuild, researchers say coral reefs could help address hunger on a global scale.
From Science Daily
They expect that these insights will support efforts to protect coral reefs and help coastal communities manage the growing ecological and economic impacts of Sargassum blooms.
From Science Daily
Tropical coral reefs, the nursery for a significant share of marine life and crucial to the livelihoods of some 200 million people, are likely already reaching a tipping point, according to recent research.
From Barron's
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