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Coral Reefs of India: What Makes them Important Ecosystems

Coral reefs are biodiverse habitats built by live coral, usually occurring in shallow tropical seas
Text by: Mahima Jaini <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   October 04, 2024
Text by: Mahima Jaini <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   October 04, 2024
10 min read
Coral reefs are biodiverse habitats built by live coral, usually occurring in shallow tropical seas
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Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on coral reefs.

  • What is a coral reef, and why is it important?
  • What are coral reefs made of?
  • Where are coral reefs found?
  • Why should we protect coral reefs?
  • Why coral reefs are dying?
  • What will happen if coral reefs are destroyed?
  • How can we save coral reefs?
  • Where is the largest coral reef in India?
  • Are there coral reefs in the Indian Ocean?
  • Does climate change affect coral reefs?

About the Authors

Mahima Jaini

Mahima Jaini

is a marine biologist, broadly interested in reproductive ecology, marine larvae and population connectivity, forever fascinated by marine invertebrates
Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.