Workbook challenge coral reef; 2008 Pacific Year of the Reef

Abstract

Coral reefs are very important to Pacific island life; they provide food, medicine, inspiration for arts and culture and sustain our livelihoods. During storms and cyclones, coral reefs protect land, villages and towns from rough seas that would normally destroy our islands. In this climate of global change, the health of coral reefs is critical - the stronger our coral reefs, the stronger our islands.