A. Importance of Coral Reefs
1. Protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms.
2.Provide Habitats from shelter for many Marine Organisms.
3.Coral Reefs acts natural wave barriers that protect coastal communities and beaches from storm damage.
4.Provides medicines, chemicals, and other resources.
5.Support 33% of marine fish species.
B. Importance of Mangrove Swamps
1.They are the Buffer Zone between the land of the sea.
2.Mangroves protect the soil from erosion.
3.They play an important role as the "Nature's Shield" against cyclone, ecological disasters, and as protector as shorelines.
4.They are a breeding and nursery grounds for a variety of marine animals.
5.Harbor a variety of life forms like invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, bird, and even mammals like Tigers.
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