Coral Itself May Play Important Role in Regulating Local Climate

So it looks as if the chemicals that coral reefs produce actually help to regulate the oceans temperature.
'A new article reveals coral animals produce the 'smell of the ocean' -- influencing cloud formation and protecting themselves against rising seawater temperatures'

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Coral regulates ocean temperature?

More reason to protect and preserve. if you're heading to sunnier climes in the near future - please take the chance to see the stunning coral reefs, but please don't touch them. Do not take anything away from them and do not buy any coral souvenirs. The value of this living resource is enormous.