Some of the loveliest coral reefs in the world Unfortunately, coral reefs have become threatened by many different things such as coastal development, boat anchors, recreational misuse, and many other factors. Pollution also has ways of getting i…  | By RasmaSandra on September 9, 2024 | Some of the loveliest coral reefs in the world Unfortunately, coral reefs have become threatened by many different things such as coastal development, boat anchors, recreational misuse, and many other factors. Pollution also has ways of getting into coastal waters and we can add on the great changes occurring in climate. Asia The Maldives is a small archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. Its location is southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The state consists of 1,200 islands and 26 atolls. Its corals have a great array of marine life. The coral reefs have been created by small creatures known as polyps. Polyps secrete the hard limestone skeleton that provides the framework of the reef. Near the surface, the coral reef is called a "thila". A reef that is a bit exposed during low tide is known as a "faru". The wide and diverse array of coral varieties here includes star, tree, brain, staghorn, and cup coral along with colorful sea fans. To continue reading please click on the link below: https://vocal.media/earth/beauty-under-the-sea | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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