Coral reefs have helped stabilize Earth's carbon cycle since ancient times: study

SYDNEY, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Coral reefs have played a vital role in conducting the rhythm of Earth's carbon and climate cycles for more than 250 million years, a new study revealed.

Coral reefs have long been celebrated as biodiversity hotspots, but new research showed they have also played a much deeper role, said a media release of Australia's University of Sydney.

The study revealed that the rise and fa