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Ekosistèm Reef la pi lwen pase fwontyè fizik li yo gen ladan abita vwazen yo ak ki li reyaji, espesyalman kabann maren, lakou back-resif, ak mangròv ki bay pepinyè pwason enpòtan. Tout abita sa yo lye dwe konsidere ak jere kòm pati nan yon inite sèl fonksyonèl. Photos © Stephanie Mete / TNC
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The reef ecosystem extends beyond its physical boundary to include the neighboring habitats with which it interacts, especially seagrass beds, back-reef lagoons, and mangroves which provide important fish nurseries. All these linked habitats must be considered and managed as parts of a single functional unit. Photos © Stephanie Wear/TNC