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Essay / The immense value of coral reefs and the threat they pose...
Most people love to travel to different parts of the world for vacations. Being on beautiful beaches under the hot sun and relaxing sounds like the perfect vacation, doesn't it? Tourists generally enjoy the clear blue ocean with fish and different underwater living organisms visible. This perfect vacation wouldn't last if people weren't careful about their daily actions. The ocean is made up of many colorful coral reefs. Some coral reefs are today in danger and we must take care of them for their sake and for ours. Protecting and protecting these endangered coral reefs will bring lasting benefits to the entire world. Coral reefs offer many benefits. Reefs are home to extraordinary biodiversity and are home to a multitude of different types of fish, invertebrates and marine animals. Healthy coral reefs provide habitat, income, food, protection and medicine. “There are strong mutual dependencies between reef-building corals and reef-dwelling fish, with many fish species depending on corals for food and habitat, while corals depend on grazing by some fish for their reproductive success ." (2) They provide the benefit and necessity of food to many people. Since many people rely on fish for food, it is important to limit the stress placed on them. “Protected areas…benefit…improved food security for people who depend on the ocean for their daily sustenance and livelihoods.” » (3) When coral reefs interact with multiple stressors, it is difficult for the reefs to restore their original state. In developing countries, most depend to some extent on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods. "More than half (55%) of the 49 island countries considered exploit their coral reef fisheries unsustainably... middle of paper ... ocean acidification and oxygen levels will decline. If humans don't start taking action, who will? As coral reef ecosystems suffer, so does the human population. The economy will deteriorate; people will have less food, a decline in fishing jobs and a decline in tourism. People don't want to see bleached coral reefs while scuba diving. They would like to see the coral reefs colorful and alive. Society must integrate its daily actions to help coral reefs fight decline. Everyone should help each other to raise awareness about coral reefs. Changing our lifestyles a little would not be a burden; It’s for the best for the whole world. It may be difficult for others, but in the long run helping coral reef ecosystems will help maintain their structure and a healthy lifestyle will benefit us as we will also have a healthy and fresh lifestyle..