An ecosystem that occurs within shallow tropical waters and supports an abundance of diversity is called a

An ecosystem that occurs within shallow tropical waters and supports an abundance of diversity is called a coral reef. Coral reefs are some of the most important and largest parts of the marine ecosystem (they even affect our day to day life), they provide food and shelter for many marine animals, and also protect our coastline when large tropical storms hit.

I believe the answer is coral reef.

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

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