Coral reefs are found in warm, shallow waters of the ocean. They are home to many sea animals, such as clown fish, parrotfish, jellyfish, anemones, sea stars, and a host of other creatures. These beautiful structures are formed when coral polyps die and leave behind a limestone structure. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia, reefs in Central America, the Red Sea, Florida, and many others like them face the same threat. Human activity endangers these …
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…damage. These factors will slowly deteriorate tese natural structures. Coral reefs are fragile, natural wonders that support many species of sea creatures and are found in many parts of the world. Pollution, global warming, and tourist damage are causing devastating effects. Not only are coral reefs being damaged, the sea life that resides within them is also being damaged. Over time, these damages will be beyond repair, and the coral reef ecosystem will disappear forever.