Clownfish, sea anemone, coral, sea urchins, sponges, and parrot fish are just a few examples of the large variety of organisms that can be found in a coral reef. The coral reef and its inhabitants are suffering due to several factors such as pollution, coastal development, sedimentation and destructive fishing practices. What would be the most likely result if some of the species in the coral reef are destroyed? Other organisms would move into the coral reef area The coral reef would be allowed to flourish without so many fish and plants living in and around it. The coral reef would begin to deteriorate without the variety of fish and plants necessary to maintain balance. The waters surrounding the coral reef will become cool with the decreasing number of organisms living there