Coral Reefs 101: Everything You Need to Know

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFeb 20, 2024, 12:27 pm131 pts
Quick Key Facts Roughly 20 to 25 percent of fish, molluscs and crustaceans in developing countries come from coral reefs. Corals grow an estimated 0.39 inches per year — one of the slowest growth rates of any animal on Earth. A few square kilometers of coral reef takes roughly a million years to grow. At…

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