15 reactions | Coral reefs = biology. Coral reefs = ecology. But, coral reefs = Earth science? Absolutely! Hydrological conditions, ocean currents, and geologic factors all play a role in coral reef ecosystems. https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pcmsc/science/role-reefs-coastal-protection #EarthScienceWeek | NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program | Facebook

6.2K reactions · 410 shares | Corals are alive 視 They might look like colourful rocks, but they’re actually the living architects of our ocean. They grow, reproduce and build the habitat that sustains a quarter of all marine life. They are also incredibly vulnerable. Comment  if you know why. #protectourocean #ourblueplanet #restorationgeneration | Great Barrier Reef Foundation | Facebook