The resort owners need to know that Coral reefs are important to the ocean because coral reefs provide a buffer, protecting our coasts from waves, storms, and floods. Corals form barriers to protect the shoreline from waves and storms. The coral reef structure buffers shorelines against waves, storms, and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage, and erosion.
Net Primary Productivity ... the amount of biomass present in an ecosystem at a particular time .... Explain why a slow growing forest can have a very low NPP and yet store a massive amount of biomass.
Yes, every cell contains a cell membrane.
