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Research is being done on many things found on/in coral reefs. Not neccessarilly just to cure specific diseases but often to help in medicine in general. It was recently reported that a new pain killer (analgesic), hundreds of times more effective than anything we currently have, is being developed from the poison of one of the marine creatures
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Who is causing the coral reefs to die?
Some diseases carried by humans can infect coral reefs and scientists have just recently discovered that a form of the herpes virus is killing coral reefs.
What will happen if the coral reefs are destroyed?
C. The effects of coral reef destruction are: 1. Coral reefs protect the land from storm and tidal surges, so when they are all destroyed frequent costal flooding occurs 2. Coral reefs are probable sources of medicines to cure the diseases that currently run rampant across the earth. Chemicals found in reefs have been used to treat ulcers, heart disease, leukemia and more. 3. Coral reefs absorb carbon dioxide and use it to form their shells if they are no more coral reefs then there would be more carbon dioxide in the ocean and our atmosphere.
What structures do coral colonies produce?
Coral Reefs
Are dolphins in the coral reefs?
no dolphins are not in coral reefs.
What coral reef is in California?
There are no coral reefs IN California
Where does the name coral reef come from?
The reason they are called Coral Reef is because there are lots of coral in those locations, and they are also called coral reefs or reefs of coral reefs of coral too.
Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?
are coral reefs can be gas of ships?
What is deterioration of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.
What is happening to your coral reefs?
our coral reefs are dying, check out our website destructionofcoralreefs.weebly.com
Do angelfish live in coral reefs?
Yes angelfish do live in the coral reefs.
Where is the location of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are located in warm and shallow places.
Are there animals in coral reefs?
Yes, there are many animals and creatures in the coral reefs.
