One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans, coral reefs form in tropical water and help make the richest and most diverse of habitats.

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One of the earliest forms of life in the early oceans, coral reefs form in tropical water and help make the richest and most diverse of habitats. climate Change is having a serious impact on them worldwide.

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Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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