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Coral reefs are often called the "rainforests of the sea" because of their incredible biodiversity. underwater are built by tiny called coral polyps form hard skeletons. provide and food for 25 percent of marine species, covering a small portion the ocean floor. Reefs also protect coastlines from storms and erosion by absorbing wave energy. Their survival depends on clear, warm, and shallow waters, making them sensitive to environmental changes.