Australia - Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands. In CNN’s article‚ “The Great Barrier Reef would Heritage Values”. CNN labeled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Swimming with the fish and admiring the colours of the coral is a must for any holiday to the Great Barrier Reef. Outer reef scuba diving and island day trips are some of the more common pastimes on the reef along with scenic flights
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SangHoon Kang Period 5 AP Environmental Science Mr. KrupensHow Can We Preserve the World’s Coral Reefs Critical Thinking Questions and AnswersHow does the current state of the world’s coral reefs illustrate each of the six key themes of this book? Human population: With current state of coral reefs‚ we are definitely valuing the quality of life of a person living today because of the fact that coral reefs are indirectly‚ sometimes directly‚ destroyed by over fishing using the methods such as using
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What are Coral Reefs? Coral reefs are reefs consisted of coral consolidated into limestone. They are made of thin layers of calcium carbonate. Stony corals‚ or scleractinians‚ are the corals primarily responsible for laying the foundations of‚ and building up‚ reef structures. Immense reef structures are formed when each individual stony coral organism‚ or polyp‚ secretes a skeleton of calcium carbonate. How are corals classified? Corals are classified as animals although they may resemble plants
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Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth. They are made up not only of hard and soft corals‚ but also sponges‚ crustaceans‚ mollusks‚ fish‚ sea turtles‚ sharks‚ dolphins and much more. Reef systems serve as barriers protecting many coastal populations and developments from storm damage; they support commercial fisheries; they serve as major tourist attractions; and they hold the possibility of unimagined medicinal compounds in the diverse life forms within them There
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Coral Reefs Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. “ Coral reefs cover an area of less than a quarter of one percent of all the earth ’s marine environment‚ yet they are one of the world ’s most diverse habitats‚ supporting one third of all fish species‚ and have been growing in the world ’s oceans for 450 million years”(Taylor). Although the coral reef ecosystems are such a small part of our planet they provide millions of jobs‚ food‚ and perhaps most importantly
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The name “Tubbataha” comes from the Samal language meaning “long reef exposed at low tide”. Before Tubbataha became well known‚ the Samal – seafaring people of the southern Philippines – would visit the reefs intermittently‚ according to their nomadic lifestyle. However the people more tightly bound to Tubbataha are Cagayanons‚ inhabitants of the neighbouring islands of Cagayancillo. Traditionally‚ during the summer months when the sea was calm‚ they would sail in their native pangko‚ to visit the
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Ecosystems Functioning Case Study 1 – Coastal Dunes 1. What are coastal dunes and how have they been formed? Coastal Dunes are large accumulations of sand located immediately behind the active beach zone. They are formed when sand is deposited onto the shore by wave action‚ dries out and is blown to the back of the beach. This process is referred to as accretion. 2. Where are coastal dunes found globally? What role does the wind play in their formation? Coastal dunes are found on all the worlds
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Coral & Coral Reefs Introduction Coral needs light to thrive and grow‚ but they grow faster in clean water. The largest coral reef in the world is the Great Barrier Reef located off north western Australia. This reef covers 135‚000 square miles. There are a wide variety of coral. They all have unbelievable fun facts‚ unusual habitats‚ unique characteristics‚ and interesting behaviors. Fun Facts There are many unbelievable fun facts about coral. Coral are small creatures‚ that often
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Coastal Erosion Coastal Erosion is a huge problem today and is causing our beaches to get smaller and smaller every year. Coastal erosion is also causing the coast lines to recede and therefore taking away space for which people build on. Even though coastal erosion causes issues it is also the effect of something‚ Humans! Nature has a way of keeping the world in balance‚ it creates things such as barrier islands and sand dunes to help protect against costal erosion. However‚ humans play a
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Coral reefs are the home to more species than any other marine ecosystem‚ making them some of the most treasured and diverse ecosystems on the planet. They provide revenue for local communities by forming nurseries for fish‚ provide a destination for diving tours and fishing trips‚ break the power of waves to create a buffer that prevents erosion‚ property damage‚ and inundation‚ and protect the wetlands that line the coast‚ as well as ports and harbors. Many medicines are also now being developed
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