Forests in the Ocean
Posted by Dr. Yashpal Singh on 6 September, 2010
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Existing for over 500 million years, the coral reefs, are the marine equivalent of the tropical rain forests. Inhabiting less than about 0.17 % of the total ocean floor, they harbour more than 25 % of all marine species and are responsible for 12 % of the global marine fish catch. Found mostly in shallow, [...]