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Revision as of 21:46, 23 January 2013
Fringing Reefs
Fringing reefs or shore reefs grow parallel to the shoreline in warm, shallow water. They need abundant sunlight and a suitable hard bottom. It is also important that the water has low nutrient levels and low turbidity. Runoff or excessive sediments (like after a storm) may inhibit growth.[1]
What will I see?
Boulder star and brain corals are the major species of corals found in fringing reefs.[1]
Where are they found?
Fringing reefs often form around the perimeters of islands in both the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific.[1]