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Essay / The Importance of the Coral Reef Biome - 1350
Previous studies of the coral reef biome have generally been limited to reefs with clear waters, far from the immediate reach of man or continental production. The generally accepted view was that they were ocean oases, isolated, closed and fragile systems, extending over only small areas. However, over time, reefs have come to be respected and seen as dynamic systems subject to natural disturbance. This is why much research has been directed towards the ability of coral reefs to recalibrate and return to their original state before disturbance. Urbanization and the expansion of the human race over the past century have led many people to observe the resulting negative effects, such as the global impact on coral reefs. global warming, increasing extinction rates, drastic reduction in forest areas, etc. This article reviews topics relating to anthropogenic harm to the coral reef biome and the correlated, quantitatively observable damage. More precisely, the crux of the debate revolves around three main concepts, or phases: the examination of how coral reefs have been damaged in an anthropogenic manner through the observation of the damage suffered (physical trauma, bleaching, etc. .), a quantification of the extent of the damage suffered and questions revolving around how sustainable it was and why maintaining and enhancing the coral reef biome is, at a macro-scale level, in the ecological interest of society. The first part of this review is the presentation of the evidence that supports the thesis of this essay – the negative anthropogenic impact on the coral reef biome and ecosystem. Data used to study the effects of human population densities on marine life globally has been published by the Royal Society as part of an investigation launched by Camilo...... middle of article. ..... the essence of coral reefs must be conserved, and that the loss of this resilience is caused by unsustainable or uncontrollable behavior. Anthropogenic effects on coral reefs are severe, and potential collateral damage from continued inappropriate and excessive behavior will ultimately damage our own biome. Over time, reefs have come to be respected and viewed as dynamic systems subject to natural disturbance. With research that has been geared towards the ability of the coral reef to recalibrate and return to its original state prior to the disturbance. Urbanization and the expansion of the human race over the last century have led many people to observe the resulting negative effects on reefs: bleaching, trauma, etc. There is no sure way to completely end anthropogenic effects, however, mitigation and reduction of these effects is the best solution. most realistic goal.