About Corals
Corals are marine invertebrates within the class Anthozoa of the phylum Cnidaria. They usually live in compact colonies of many identical individual polyps. Corals are major contributors to the physical structure of coral reefs that develop in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world.
Why Are Corals Important?
- They provide habitat and shelter for many marine organisms.
- Coral reefs protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms.
- They assist in nutrient recycling.
- Corals provide resources for human use, including food and potential medicines.
🌴 Popular Coral Reefs 🌴
- The Great Barrier Reef - Australia
- Raja Ampat Islands - Indonesia
- Belize Barrier Reef - Belize
- Red Sea Coral Reef - Egypt & Saudi Arabia
- Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park - Philippines
Get Involved
Interested in coral conservation? You can join efforts to protect coral reefs by supporting organizations like Coral Reef Alliance or participating in local beach clean-ups.