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    I. Coral Reef<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    II. Fishery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    III. Height<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    IV. Ocean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    V. Ocean Current<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    VI. Pollution<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    VII. Salinity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    VIII. Sea Surface Temperature<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    I. Coral Reef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    1. “A reef composed mainly of coral and other organic matter of which parts have solidified into limestone.” Dictionary.com, “Coral Reef,” dictionary.com (accessed April 13, 2022)<\/em><\/li>
    2. “A wave-resistant structure resulting from cementation processes and the skeletal construction of hermatypic corals, calcareous algae, and other calcium carbonate-secreting organisms.” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “Coral Reef Information System,” coris.noaa.gov, April 11, 2022<\/em><\/li>
    3. “Coral reef, ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas by algae and the calcareous skeletons of certain coelenterates, of which coral polyps are the most important. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island. Often called the “rainforests of the sea,” coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of organisms.” Britannica, “Coral Reef,” britannica.com (accessed April 13, 2022)<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      II. Fishery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      1. “A place where fish are bred; fish hatchery.” Dictionary.com (accessed April 13, 2022)<\/em><\/li>
      2. “Refers to the activities involved in catching a species of fish or shellfish, or a group of species that share the same habitat. Different types of fisheries include: