I think you need a larger picture - think system theory, and think about multiple overlapping equilibrium biochemical reactions going on all the time. Even in y

I think you need a larger picture - think system theory, and think about multiple overlapping equilibrium biochemical reactions going on all the time. Even in your own body to maintain homeostasis. That's scaled up on a global scale. How key are coral? Do you know? If you don't you probably shouldn't mess with it. Heh! :)