🪸 The Critical Importance of Coral Reefs The effort to accurately predict and protect coral reefs is paramount because their value extends far beyond their aesthetic beauty. They are essential to both marine and human life: Biodiversity Hubs:  Reefs are often called the "rainforests of the sea." They support a quarter of all marine life, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for millions of species of fish, invertebrates, and organisms. The loss of reefs leads to ma