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Important For Human

With the rich biodiversity in the area, the Coral Triangle with no doubt is relied on its resources for food, income and protection from storms for over 126 million people and feed millions more. The area lure tourism and fisheries dollars and generate export revenue. For half of the world’s supply of Tuna comes from this region, it support a multi-billion dollar industry sole by this species. Other commercially viable species such as sharks, Napoleon Wrasse and Groupers are also hunted down due to the rapidly increasing demand for such goods. Lastly, it also buffer coastal communities from the onslaught of tropical storms preventing deaths and minimising injuries and damages to property.