Coral Reefs.

From: Science Weekly | Date: April 30, 1999 | Copyright information

Coral reefs are often called the "rainforests of the sea." Do you know why? Both coral reefs and rainforests are ecosystems-communities of plants and animals that live together in harmony. Both are colorful worlds filled with thousands of different kinds of plants and animals - so many that scientists have not discovered them all!

Where Do Corals Grows?

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