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Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on the planet. Coral reefs support more seed per unit area than any other marine environment, including about 4,000 fish, 800 hard corals, and hundreds of other species. Scientists estimate that there are an additional 1 to 8 million undiscovered creatures in coral reefs and surroundings (Reaka-Kudla, 1997). This biodiversity is thought to be the key to finding new medicines in the 21st century. Many drugs are being developed from coral reef animals and plants to treat cancer, arthritis, human bacterial infections, viruses and other diseases.

Coral reefs, a warehouse with huge biological wealth, offer economic and environmental services to millions of people. Coral reefs provide $ 375 billion worth of goods and services each year. This is an amazing number for the environment covering less than 1% of the surface of the earth (Costanza et al., 1997).

Healthy coral reefs contribute to the regional economy through sightseeing. Dive tours near coral reef systems, fishing trips, hotels, restaurants and other companies provide millions of jobs and contribute billions of dollars worldwide. According to a recent survey, millions of people visit Florida Keys coral reef each year. The value of these coral reefs is estimated at $ 7.6 billion (Johns et al., 2001).

Commercial value of coral reef fishery in the United States exceeds 100 million dollars (NMFS / NOAA, 2001). Furthermore, the annual value of entertainment fishery relying on coral reefs can exceed $ 100 million a year. In developing countries coral reefs account for a quarter of the total catch and provide important food resources to tens of millions of people (Jameson et al., 1995).

Coral reefs buffer the adjacent coastline by waves, preventing erosion, property damage, and loss of human life. Coral reefs also protect high-yield wetlands in coastal areas, as well as ports and the economies it supports. It is estimated that 500 million people worldwide live within 100 kilometers of coral reefs and benefit from production and protection.

The National Oceanic Administration (NOS) focuses on ensuring the safety, health and efficacy of the oceans and coastal areas. NOS scientists, natural resource managers and experts promote innovative solutions to protect coastal communities and protect US marine and coastal areas by ensuring safe and efficient maritime transport doing. The National Oceanic Administration Bureau consists of eight program offices. Ocean Operation and Service Operation Center, Coastal Service Center, National Coastal Marine Science Center, Coastal Investigation Bureau, National Geodetic Survey, National Bureau Maritime Reserve Marine and Coastal Resources Management Bureau and Response and Restoration Office

This guide was created by the Special Project Division of the United States Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Coastal Service Center (now known as the Coastal Management Bureau) and is located at the National Oceanic Service Center of NOAA. The content comes from a number of sources, including the NOAA Coastal Service Center course, training manual on public issues and conflict management, and easy-to-promote writer Ingrid Bens. About NOAA The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a federal agency that enriches life through science. When NOAA tries to educate citizens about changes in the surrounding environment, the organization spreads from the surface of the sun to the depth of the ocean.

Measuring the motion of the structural plate is part of geodesy. In order to determine the geometry of the Earth, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey is part of the National Oceanic Administration and has been developed to measure the effects of planetary rotation speed, plate movement, and gravity on specific scientific processes We use a method.

Scientists at the State Oceanic Bureau have overseen and studied this phenomenon for many years to determine how to detect and predict the location of flowers. The goal is to provide early warning to the community so that you can properly plan and respond to these "red tide" incidents related to the environment and health.