Description
Living animals whose skeletons form the framework of Florida's multi-colored underwater reefs, corals are a diverse and ecologically important member of the aquatic ecosystem.

This publication discusses corals in general, including coral structure, how coral reefs form, types of reefs and corals, reef residents, why coral reefs are imporant, and threats to coral reefs.
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This out-of-print brochure is currently available for download only.