Facts
What makes more oxygen, trees or coral?
Coral
How much of the ocean floor does coral reef cover?
1%
What can you wear while diving to protect coral reefs?
Toxin free sunscreen
How long does the average coral live?
5,000 years
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from this place?
Space
Are coral reefs animals?
Yes
How many coral species are listed as endangered or threatened?
24
What can you do to save coral reefs?
Educate and spread awareness
How much does the average coral grow each year?
0.5-2cm
What forms up a coral?
Polyps(multiple, small soft oranisms)
What animals are coral reefs related to?
Jellyfish and anemones
What percentage of animals live in coral reefs?
25% of all marine species
What can you do while diving to protect coral reefs?
Avoid touching reefs or anchoring your boat on a reef
What color does coral reef turn when it dies?
White
Coral reefs can protect what from a storm or water surge?
Coastal communities(they act as a buffer and slow water flow)
How many types of coral reef are there?
3
What percent of coral reefs do they predict will die by 2100 if nothing changes?
70-90%
What can you avoid or use less of at home to save coral reefs?
Plastic (because it emits CO2)
What are two things coral can eat?
Plankton and Small Fish
How many people rely on Coral for food?
Half a billion, people consume the fish found on coral reefs
What are the types of coral reefs?
Barrier, fringing, atolls
If coral reefs did not exist what would happen?
25% of marine life would lose their habitat
What would happen if we stop fishing near coral reefs?
Algae would grow at a slower pace allowing more fish to populate the reef.
How many types of species of fish rely on coral reef to survive?
4,000
How many people visit coral reefs on vacation?
71 million