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> [The apparent physical stability of reefs belies an underlying natural turmoil of growth, death and destruction of calcareous organisms. Much like a modern city, reefs are constantly being rebuilt and torn down at the same time. Corals are the bricks,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeremy-jackson/the-apparent-physical-stability-of-reefs-belies-an-underlying-natural/)

[Jeremy Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeremy-jackson/)

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