Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems

Caribbean coral reef ecosystems are vibrant underwater communities formed by coral structures that support a diverse range of marine life. These reefs provide habitat, food, and breeding grounds for fish, invertebrates, and other marine organisms. They also protect coastlines from erosion and storms by acting as natural barriers. Coral reefs thrive in warm, clear waters and depend on the health of the corals and their symbiotic algae. Human activities like pollution, overfishing, and climate change threaten these ecosystems, risking the loss of their biodiversity and the benefits they provide to both marine life and local communities.