One reason is because the short days and long nights prevent the earth from warming up, another reason could be because the sun's rays in winter are more spread out thus minimizing the amount of energy
2,500 is correct in my opinion
Answer: Providing shelter and spawning grounds to a wide range of ocean life, coral reefs serve an important role in the marine ecosystem. ... Another role is protection from strong ocean currents and high waves. As the name "barrier reef" implies, reefs act as a barrier protecting the shorelines.
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