Life of a Coral Reef
Helping da Corals
Harmful effects/contributes on biodiversity
Fun facts
Possible solutions :)
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What kind of water is needed for corals to survive in?
Salt water duh!
100
What organisms can cause the water to become cloudy in the ocean?
sediment and plankton
100
As greenhouse gases due to climate change trap energy from the sun in the ocean, what happens to the oceans temperature and sea level?
The ocean absorbs more heat leading to an increase in temperature and rise in sea level
100
Can corals reproduce?
Yes
100
when snorkeling, diving, or even just chillin in the ocean DO NOT TOUCH OR STAND ON _______
THE REEFS!!
200
What is the most dependent energy source needed for corals to survive?
EL SOL!
200
Coral reefs grow best in what temperatures?
approximately 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit
200
What do temperature changes in the ocean and an increase in sea level lead to?
(climate pattern wise)
Warmer oceans and a rise in sea level promote an increase in flooding, stronger storms, and leaches saltwater into tidal areas
200
3 most common types of reefs
fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls
200
Minimize/stop using the use of_____ on our lawn/plants/crops
Fertilizers
300
What is the growth rate of coral reefs per year
approximately 15 centimeters per year..
300
Which organism has a mutualistic relationship with the corals
ALGAE! 
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What do increased levels of Carbon do to the oceanic ecosystem?
increasing levels of dissolved carbon change the chemistry of seawater causing the PH levels to become more acidic
300
Scientist have found a way to treat what prominent disease?
Cancer
300
Plant a ___ or ____
coral or tree!
400
Coral reefs are made up of/built by what 2 specific types of coral?
Coral polyps and hard corals
400
What are some organisms that depend most on the corals
sponges, oysters, clams, crabs, sea turtles, shrimp, starfish, sea urchins many fish species
400
What does acidification and increasing temps. do to the corals
makes it difficult for corals to build their skeletons and extreme heat leads to corals expelling algae, then leading to coral bleaching
400
How many species of coral are there?
six thousand
400
_____,_______,______and _____ are ways of transportaion that we should do more often
walking,biking,public transportaion, and carpooling
500
What are the three most common corals found in Hawaii?
Porites, Montiporals, and Pocillopora corals
500
What is the chemical sunscreen produced by corals called?
Flourecent pigment
500
approximately how long will it take for coral reefs to die off
70 - 90% of the coral reefs will disappear in the next 20 years
500
How many species of marine life can specifically only be found on Hawaii reefs?
1,250
500
What is something we wear when its extra sunny out that contributes to harming the reefs
sunscreen that is not reef safe