Which ocean has the most coral reefs?
Quick Answer
The Pacific Ocean has the greatest number and total area of coral reefs, including the Coral Triangle in the western Pacific.
The Full Story
The Pacific Ocean contains the largest share of the world’s coral reefs. The richest concentration is in the Coral Triangle, a region around Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. This area is often described as the global center of marine biodiversity. It supports hundreds of coral species and thousands of reef fish species. Reef systems in the Pacific are among the most important and threatened ecosystems on the planet.
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