Bleached reefs signal ecological, economic alarm


Sea rainforests: Coral reefs play a vital role in coastal protection, acting as natural breakwaters in reducing the impact of strong waves and preventing coastal erosion. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Coral reefs, often known as rainforests of the sea, are more than just a haven for marine biodiversity.

They play a vital role in coastal protection, acting as natural breakwaters in reducing the impact of strong waves and preventing coastal erosion.

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