ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Multi-purpose reef

Okay kiddo, do you know what a reef is? It's like a big underwater rock formation that has lots of different types of plants and animals living on it. And a multi-purpose reef is a reef that we can use for many different things.

One way we can use a multi-purpose reef is for fishing. Fish like to hang out around reefs and eat the plants and animals that live there. So if we build a multi-purpose reef in a good fishing area, fishermen can catch lots of fish.

Another way we can use a multi-purpose reef is to protect the land from waves and storms. When big waves come crashing onto the shore, they can erode the land and make it break apart. But if we build a multi-purpose reef offshore, it can break up the waves and protect the land from getting damaged.

Lastly, a multi-purpose reef can be used for tourism. People like to go scuba diving and snorkeling so they can see all the different kinds of plants and animals that live on a reef. So if we build a multi-purpose reef in a good location, it can attract lots of tourists who want to explore the reef and see all the cool things it has to offer.

So basically, a multi-purpose reef is like a magical underwater rock that can help fishermen catch more fish, protect our land from waves and storms, and bring lots of tourists to come see it.