Note from Sweet Greens: The following post was written by Jenn Mueller, who will be a regular contributor here at Sweet Greens. Jenn also lives in Florida (very close to me!) with her husband, adorable seven year old daughter and a Siamese cat. Jenn writes Organic Cents a blog which focuses on the best organic and eco-friendly deals!
Over the weekend we visited Sombrero Reef off Marathon, Florida in the Florida Keys. Sombrero Reef is a marine sanctuary which means that it is a protected area that can not be fished or disturbed. I thought it would be fun to share some important information about our reefs and photos from our trip.
Coral Reefs are as spectacular as they are fragile. They take up less than 1% of the ocean floor but support an estimated 25% of all marine life. Pretty amazing! To me reefs are like a bustling city underwater.
Did you know these facts about our reefs?
- Many reefs provide barriers to the coast against incoming waves.
- Without the reefs, shorelines would erode more quickly.
- Many drugs and medicines have been developed from substances collected from coral reefs.
- If the reefs disappear, we will lose a very important medical resource.
Have you visited a reef lately?
What is your favorite reef?
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