More than 1,000 shipwrecks litter the coral reef ringing the islands.

一千多艘遇难船只散布在环绕岛屿的珊瑚礁之中。

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The incoming tides were bathing the coral reef.

涨潮冲击着珊瑚礁。

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"The coral reef is an ecosystem in distress," said Gore.

“珊瑚礁生态系统处于困境，”戈尔说。

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This creates the main structure of the coral reef.

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The researchers say the United States represents more than fifty percent of the trade in coral and reef fish.

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For example, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world.

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The coral reef system stretches for 2, 600 kilometers and can be seen from outer space.

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The Coral Reef Alliance, based in San Francisco, lists several things people can do to help protect coral reefs: choosing sustainably-harvested seafood and not buying coral jewellery are a few.

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The Coral Reef Task Force consists of senior leaders of 11 federal agencies and representatives of seven states and territories, and is co-chaired by the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Commerce.

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