Even though coral reefs are a feature of tropical areas the western part of North Atlantic Ocean has...........

Geography World - Water Bodies

Even though coral reefs are a feature of tropical areas, the western part of North Atlantic Ocean has coral reefs much beyond the tropics. What could be the possible reason behind this?

1. Presence of Gulf Stream in the region.

2. The western part of North Atlantic receives nutrient rich fresh water from several rivers like St. Lawrence, Mississippi etc. that aids in coral growth.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 only

2 only

Both are correct

Neither is correct

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Explanation:

Corals best develop in warm tropical waters. The presence of Gulf Stream in West Atlantic ensures that warm waters for coral growth are available even beyond tropics.
Statement 2 is incorrect because corals best grow in salty waters and not fresh waters.