"The fact that they live in our oceans means that, like much of the planet’s marine life, only a tiny fraction of people will see one up close. Yet they provide immense value to communities across the world. **More than 450 million people in more than 100 countries live close to coral reefs and rely on them for their livelihoods**. They’re so valuable because they form the bedrock of diverse ecosystems. Corals only cover 0.5% of the ocean floor, yet they support almost 30% of the world’s marine fish species. ([Location 4380](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0C3X6X695&location=4380))" --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[pollution]], [[statistics]], **Source** -- [[260103133118 - B - Not the End of the World]]