Coral Reefs: Not Just For Fish Any More
Divers love coral reefs. Why wouldn't we? They're the lungs of the ocean, and provide ample living space for the lovely creatures we enjoy staring at under the sea.
Turns out the economic value these cavalcades of beauty manifest is even more dramatic than previously thought. A new NYT article discusses tourism, why people flock to coral seas, and how much money that brings in around the world.
Of course, it leaves aside questions of how these hordes affect the reefs themselves, and who profits most from all the money that's being made -- but answering those questions is what my book's for, I guess.
