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Coral Reefs of India: What Makes them Important Ecosystems

Coral reefs are biodiverse habitats built by live coral, usually occurring in shallow tropical seas
Text by: Mahima Jaini
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Text by: Mahima Jaini
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Mahima Jaini
Mahima Jaini

is a marine biologist, broadly interested in reproductive ecology, fisheries and conservation.

Diviya Mehra
Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.

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