Bonus 3: Coral reefs are important because they host one of the most species rich and diverse ecosystems on the planet. We cannot afford to loose this ecosystem.
Bonus 3: Coral reefs are particularly important to hobbyists since without them we would not have the inspiration for our tanks. Also without them, many species of animals and corals wouldn't have homes and that would be a terrible loss on the earth.
Subscribed! I'm impressed with the education efforts in K12 and via the college internship programs. Teaching kids to THINK alone is a great exercise, just a bonus that it is based on coral reef health.
Bonus 3: The health of our reefs not only directly affects our health, but is also a barometer of other ecological issues. We have to keep a close eye on what's happening there or risk missing other issues.