Coral Reefs Are a Natural Coastal Defense (IMAGE) ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Caption Heathy and actively growing reef crest along a reef in the southern Maldives. The image was taken prior to the bleaching event of 2016. Credit Chris Perry, University of Exeter Usage Restrictions Reproduction approved with correct attribution of "Prof Chris Perry, University of Exeter" License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.