The importance of reefs [9]

Intrinsic value:

For many coastal societies around the world, coral reefs and their inhabitants are intricately woven into cultural tradtions.

For these people - as well as for those who have floated with a mask and snorkel, immersed themselves in the three dimensional wonderland of a scuba dive, or experienced these habitats through media and books - a world without coral reefs would be an infinitely poorer place.


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