FRINGING
REEFS!!!
Fringing reefs
are closest to the
shore; they are between 150- 1500 feet from shore. Fringing
reefs are found around new and devoloping
islands. Young fringing reefs are called
apron reefs.
Fringing reefs are found near hawaiian islands they need warm
water(73-80 degrees
F) and can survive in the rough waters.
