Coral Reefs
what is the name of the world's largest coral reef?
Great Barrier Reef
When was the Great Barrier Reef put on the World Heritage List?
1981
Can the Great Barrier Reef be seen from space?
Yes
How many different types of fish live on the reef?
over 1500
What is a polyp?
Tiny sea animal
What has the Australian Government done to protect the reef?
Made laws to protect it.
Which 2 countries is the reef bigger than?
Italy, United Kingdom
How many types of coral on the reef?
Over 500
What fraction of ocean life lives in coral reefs?
One quarter
Name 3 reasons the reef is in danger.
Water is too warm
Fishing damage
Pollution damage
How long is the reef
2300km
What shapes are coral?
shaped like brains, horns or feathers
How are coral reefs formed?
Polyps cling to rocks. The hard skeletons they leave behind become coral.
What could happen if we don't protect the reef?
It will die, animals that rely on it will die, we will lose a natural wonder of the world
Why do people visit the reef?
snorkel, dive, see a wonder of the world
What differences can be found in the various forms of coral?
Shape, colour, hard, soft