Coral Reef Zones

Scientists divide coral reefs into zones. They base these divisions on location within the reef and characteristics such as depth, wave action, light intensity, temperature, and water chemistry. Zones of the reef include: lagoon, back reef, reef flat, reef crest, and fore reef.

To learn more, check out our online coral reef ecology curriculum: http://www.lof.org/education/portal/course/reef-zonation/

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