Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 123 In addition coral reefs are climatologically important because they provide an accurate longterm record of the climate change and help in extending our knowledge of seasonal climate variability in many remote tropical oceans. In India Coral reefs are present in the areas of Gulf of Kutch Gulf of Mannar Andaman & Nicobar Lakshadweep Islands and Malvan (Maharashtra). 49 Consequences of Coral Bleaching It will impact marine ecosystem as coral reefs are some of the most bio diverse and productive ecosystems. Reefs act as natural barriers to shorelines protecting them from the effects of moving water. As coral reefs die coastlines become more susceptible to damage and flooding from storms hurricanes and cyclones. Without coral reefs ocean will not be able to absorb as much CO2 leaving more CO2 in atmosphere. Loss of the coral reefs will have a devastating impact on tropical countries economies food supplies and safety of their coastal communities. Major threats for the corals The vast diversity of animal and plant species that contributes to its system and genetic heritage that it represents are increasingly at risk since the last few decades Shine india monthly magazine buy.
