Coral Reefs Help The Economy!
Healthy coral reefs support fisheries and jobs. The NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service estimates the commercial value of U.S. fisheries from coral reefs is over $100 million
Healthy coral reefs also support many businesses through tourism and recreation.Local economies receive billions of dollars from visitors to reefs through diving tours, recreational fishing trips, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses based near reef ecosystems.
