Coral Reef Fish Provide the Only Source of Protein for Many

Multiple Choice

Coral reef fish provide the only source of protein for many people, and reef organisms are the source of many medicines.Because of their beauty, reefs are major tourist attractions.Because reefs can recycle and concentrate nutrients, rather than losing them to the open ocean, they can sustain large, diverse populations.Their structure protects shorelines from storms and erosion.These functions suggest that coral reefs provide which types of ecosystem services?

A) Provisioning and regulating only
B) Provisioning and supporting only
C) Provisioning, regulating, and supporting
D) Provisioning, regulating, and cultural
E) Provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural