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Old 08-02-2014, 02:59 PM  
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Coral reefs are ecosystems as well as many other coastal environments. "Destroyed" means that most of the ecosystem's living creatures have died or are dying. But since ecosystems are not some sealed bubbles, there is always some life.
Thats right coral REEFS are ecosystems. The coral is simply part of the reef system. And yes there is coral damage but thats not the same as saying entire ecosystems were destroyed. No one knows that at this time.
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