This paper provides an insight into the coral reef, one of the most beautiful, living examples of nature. It discusses how
it has taken thousands of years to create the coral reefs that are found worldwide and how these fragile
ecosystems are in danger of disappearing unless citizens and the government take steps to preserve these habitats for numerous varieties of marine life. It shows how with the aid of
satellites and concerned individuals, these living monuments will be around for thousands more years. Outline Introduction History of the Reefs What are Corals How Corals Feed Photosynthesis A Fragile Environment Forming the Reef Where Coral Forms Variety of Colonies Architecture of the Reef Darwin's Theory Wildlife of the Reefs Monitoring the Reefs From Space Dangers From Algae Other Dangers Regrowth Protection Act of 1999 Survey of Americans Conclusion