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coral reef ecosystem services

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United States Code

16 U.S.C. § 6415 — in this chapter

The term "coral reef ecosystem services" means the attributes and benefits provided by coral reef ecosystems including—

(A) protection of coastal beaches, structures, and infrastructure;

(B) habitat for organisms of economic, ecological, biomedical, medicinal, and cultural value;

(C) serving as centers for the promulgation, performance, and training of cultural practices representative of traditional ecological knowledge; and

(D) aesthetic value.