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Why should divers avoid touching coral?

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  1. Coral is rock, so only gloves get scratched
  2. Even a light brush can damage coral animals
  3. Coral is safe to touch with gloves on

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References

  1. NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Responsible Diving floridakeys.noaa.gov/visitor_information/things-to-do/responsible-diving.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. NOAA Flower Garden Banks: Reef Etiquette flowergarden.noaa.gov/visiting/reefetiquette.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. NOAA Ocean Service: Are corals animals or plants? oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral.html Checked 2026-10-12.

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