There are two ways in which coral reefs grow. First, they grow by secreting more limestone around the base of their cup. This creates the limestone skeleton that grows outward and upward. Second, some coral polyps reproduce new polyps by creating clones using asexual reproduction, while others procreate sexually using eggs and sperm. more on curiosity.com

Coral Reef Report Further reading on the matter check out the center for biological diversity website Even though this report is pretty bleak it is never too late NOAA Invites Comment on Coral Status Review Report and Draft Management Report go to this website and see how you can help

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