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President and 3 others  Coral reefs are some of the world's most
stunning and biologically diverse environments. However, these
systems are very sensitive to human activity. Here are some
simple steps that can help you become a better steward of the
world's coral reefs.  Edit Steps    1. 1     Inform yourself
about coral reefs around the world and the organizations which
protect them.   2. 2     Control trash and chemical runoff from
your property. If possible, get your neighborhood involved.
Harmful things like herbicides, oil, and garbage can travel
hundreds of miles through waterways and end up in reef
ecosystems. For example, pesticides sprayed on a lawn in Ohio
will wash down and end up killing corals in the Gulf of Mexico!
3. 3     Be a smart consumer of products that may have come from
coral reefs. For example, avoid buying dry coral, which is often
chipped off the live reef, or buying tropical fish that were
caught in the wild.   4. 4