BESTIES HELP ME. Reef-building corals depend on tiny plant-like algae to produce food and oxygen. These reef-building corals are found in warm, shallow waters. What is the MOST likely reason that reef-building corals are found in shallow waters?
Algae are producers and require sunlight to survive.
Algae are consumers and provide shelter for small fish
Shallow waters prevent large fish from feeding on the coral.
Shallow water prevent waves from the interfering with coral growth