Question

Which statement describes a benefit of coral reefs?

They supply food to organisms in both rivers and ponds.
They produce chemicals that remove pollution from oceans.
They are home to many species of fish and marine invertebrates.
They trap sunlight to help plants grow in the deepest parts of the ocean.

Answer 1

They are home to many species of fish and marine invertebrates.

Coral reefs provide habitat, shelter, and feeding/nursery areas, making them biodiversity hotspots in shallow marine environments.