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Because of their structure, coral reefs provide shoreline wave protection from tropical storms and hurricanes. Several million people in the U.S. live in coastal communities near coral reefs.

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

(Source: NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program: http://www.coralreef.noaa.gov. International Year of the Reef 2008: http://www.iyor.org/reefs/benefits.asp.)

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