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Coral Reefs Are Ocean Cities
珊瑚礁:海洋中的城市
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Coral reefs grow in warm, shallow, clear ocean waters.珊瑚礁生长在温暖、浅而清澈的海水中。
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Tiny animals called polyps build hard skeletons over centuries.一种名为珊瑚虫的微小动物,历经数百年构建出坚硬的骨骼。
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These structures host more species than any other marine habitat.这些结构所承载的物种数量超过其他任何海洋栖息地。
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Reefs protect coastlines by breaking wave energy.珊瑚礁通过削弱波浪能量来保护海岸线。
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Overfishing and warming seas threaten reef health badly.过度捕捞和海水升温严重威胁珊瑚礁健康。
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They support fishing and tourism for millions of people.它们为数百万人提供渔业和旅游业支持。
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Reefs form near continents, islands, and atolls globally.全球范围内,珊瑚礁形成于大陆、岛屿和环礁附近。
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Like cities, they need clean water, space, and balance.如同城市,它们需要洁净的水、充足的空间和生态平衡。