The importance of reefs [8]

Source of medical advances:

We can also expect coral reef species to contribute to future medical advances.

Already coral reef organisms are being used in treatments for diseases like cancer and HIV.

Just as with tropical forests, we may continue to find the answers to medical problems in the coral reefs - so long as we can keep them healthy.


References: http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/marine/blue_planet/coasts/coral_reefs/coral_importance/index.cfm