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The 165 pages that link to Coral reef, each with the reason it gives.

• Marine protected areaBroader topic: Reefs are frequently protected because of their high biodiversity and vulnerability.

• Ocean acidificationRelated: Acidification can slow reef framework construction, compounding other stresses on corals.

• Coral bleachingNarrower topic: Repeated bleaching can reduce reef growth and alter the structure of this ecosystem.

• Benthic zoneBroader topic: Reef surfaces create complex, highly diverse benthic habitat.

• Calcium carbonateBroader topic: Reef growth accumulates calcium carbonate into large biological structures.

• AtollNarrower topic: An atoll's rim is a coral reef built from accumulated skeletal material.

• Marine biodiversityBroader topic: Reefs support concentrated species diversity in warm, shallow seas.

• Primary productionBroader topic: Symbiosis between corals and algae supports substantial production in clear tropical waters.

• Marine ecosystemBroader topic: Reefs support dense communities shaped by complex three-dimensional habitat.

• BiomineralizationBroader topic: Reef construction scales biomineralization from individual skeletons to vast ecosystems.

• Ecosystem engineerBroader topic: Corals create persistent physical habitat that supports many associated species.

• CnidariaBroader topic: Colonial cnidarians create habitat for a large diversity of marine life.

• Coastal protectionBroader topic: Reefs dissipate wave energy offshore, reducing erosion and flooding on some coasts.

• Ecosystem engineeringBroader topic: Corals create persistent three-dimensional habitat that supports many other species.

• Marine debrisRelated: Debris can abrade corals, spread disease, and damage reef habitat.

• Sea surface temperatureRelated: Reef organisms are vulnerable to sustained SST departures from their thermal limits.

• MicronesiaRelated: Reefs provide the ecological foundation for many Micronesian islands and lagoons.

• CoralBroader topic: Coral colonies create the framework that supports reef ecosystems.

• Coral TriangleNarrower topic: These ecosystems form the region’s defining habitats.

• Ghost fishingRelated: Lost nets and lines can break, smother, or abrade reef structures.

• Sinai PeninsulaNarrower topic: Sinai’s Red Sea reefs face pressure from warming, coastal development, and tourism.

• Marine biologyBroader topic: Reefs make species interactions and habitat formation visible at fine scales.

• Sea urchinRelated: On reefs, grazing by some urchins can limit algae that compete with corals.

• AragoniteRelated: Aragonite is a major mineral in reef-building coral skeletons.

• IslandRelated: Coral growth can build reef islands and the rims of atolls.

• Marine plastic pollutionRelated: Plastic debris can abrade corals and carry pathogens among reef organisms.

• LagoonRelated: Reef crests enclose lagoons in many tropical settings.

• Oceanic islandRelated: Reef growth can create or enlarge oceanic islands, especially on sinking volcanic foundations.

• Coral reef fishNarrower topic: Its crevices, surfaces, and food webs provide the habitat coral reef fish depend on.

• Coral SeaNarrower topic: Reefs throughout the sea provide habitat and shape its shallow waters.

• PalauNarrower topic: Reefs support Palau’s fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection.

• Sea snakeRelated: Many sea snakes hunt among reef fishes and occupy reef habitats.

• Torres StraitNarrower topic: Reef systems shape many of the strait’s shallow, hazardous channels.

• Uranium–thorium datingBroader topic: Fossil corals can constrain past sea levels and ocean conditions.

• InvertebrateBroader topic: Coral invertebrates construct habitats that support exceptionally diverse communities.

• MaldivesRelated: Reefs create the islands’ foundations and protect them from waves.

• Mesoamerican Barrier Reef SystemNarrower topic: Coral reefs form the system’s central habitat.

• Wildlife habitatBroader topic: Reefs combine structure, food, and shelter for diverse marine wildlife.

• AlgaeRelated: Photosynthetic algal symbionts supply much of the energy used by reef-building corals.

• Benthic ecologyBroader topic: Reef structure creates complex benthic habitats for diverse communities.

• Bismarck ArchipelagoRelated: Reefs around the islands support fisheries and protect many coasts.

• DinoflagellateRelated: Reef-building corals depend on dinoflagellate symbionts for energy and growth.

• Marine ecologyBroader topic: Reefs show how species interactions and environmental conditions create complex habitats.

• Marine fishRelated: Reefs provide shelter and feeding grounds for exceptionally diverse fish communities.

• Wave-cut platformCompared with: Reefs can create shallow coastal benches through biological construction, not cliff erosion.

• Aquatic ecologyBroader topic: Its high biodiversity and sensitivity make it a revealing case of ecological interactions.

• InterglacialRelated: Fossil reefs preserve evidence of past sea levels and tropical conditions.

• PlanulaNarrower topic: Successful settlement by coral planulae helps replenish the organisms that build reefs.

• Sediment pollutionBroader topic: Sediment can shade corals and cover the surfaces where they grow.

• Tourism in ThailandRelated: Reef tourism can support local livelihoods but also damage fragile marine habitats.