The Natural History of Caribbean Coral
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Coral and coral reefs are well known for their beauty and abundance of life. Explore the structure of individual coral animals and coral reefs, corals’  various reproductive methods, and the traits of different coral families. Learn how human activities impact coral health.
The Natural History of Caribbean Coral will help you to understand that:
- corals have unique and diverse structures and roles.
- mass spawning is an important event in coral reproduction.
- coral can be identified based on characteristic traits.
- many factors affect coral health.
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