How We Benefit
Food: The coral reefs are home to many of the fish we consume daily.
Medicine: Organisms found within the coral reef are often used to create medication that keeps us healthy and helps to cure disease.
Recreation: Coral reefs provide us with locations for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, ect.
Protection: They protect are local communities from erosion and life threating storms.
Jobs: The fish living in the reefs and the tourist attractions create many jobs for the people living in small coastal communities
