Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020

What are Coral reefs? Discuss the ecological significance of coral reefs. Also, enumerate various threats faced by the coral reefs. (150 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, provide a brief definition of Coral reefs. You can also use diagrams to show the symbiotic relationship between corals and zooxanthellae and different types of Coral reefs.
• Enumerate the significance of Coral reefs.
• Enumerate the threats faced by Coral reefs.
• Steps taken Internationally and nationally for conservation of Coral Reefs
• Way Forward and Conclusion