If nearby seagrasses are destroyed, several negative impacts can occur for coral reefs. Sedimentation may increase in intertidal zones instead of coral reefs, which can be harmful to reef health. The filtration provided by seagrasses will be lost, potentially leading to a decline in reef health. Additionally, the destruction of seagrasses can result in increased turbidity in the water, reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the reefs. Finally, the availability of carbonate for coral formation can decrease significantly without seagrass.