Image from the USGS publication below.

 

The protection coral reefs provide against storm damage to our coasts can be quantified and visualized, here using Kihei as example:

The Role of Coal Reefs in Coastal Protection (from USGS)

That is on top of their value as habitat for fish and other marine life and their natural beauty.

 

 


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