Coral reefs provide a home to so many different creatures that they’re sometimes called “rainforests of the sea.” And near the shore, they help absorb wave energy. So as extreme storms grow more common, coral reefs help protect coastal communities from flooding and storm surge. “Coral reefs provide critical coastal protection benefits,” says Borja Reguero […]
Category: Oceans
How climate change is affecting and being affected by the oceans, including sea-level rise.
