Fun Facts
How many of 7 turtle species in the world can be found in the Coral Triangle?
6 out of 7 marine turtles are in the Coral Triangle
Why are Coral Reefs essential?
Help prevent tides and waves from hitting land
Provide food and shelter for marine species
What tourism activities are harming marine environments?
What is coral bleaching?
Expelling algae, corals' tissues require algae, without it, the coral reef turns transparent/white, exposing its skeleton
How much percent of the world's coral reef species are located in the Coral Triangle?
37% of the world's coral reef species live in the Coral Triangle
Why is the Coral Triangle important?
Most diverse marine biodiversity essential for humans and the environment
How does tourism improve human geographical factors?
Celebrating and gaining knowledge of other cultures and their traditions
Ways to reduce the human impact on the Great Barrier Reef
- Reducing climate change by driving less, encouraging electric vehicles, eating more plant based foods, etc
How many years old is the rock art?
5000 years old!
True or False: Coral reefs go through a process called photosynthesis
True, it is how they create their own algae essential for their tissues
Name a country that is near the Coral Triangle
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Phillipines or the Solomon Islands
True or False: The Great Barrier Reef's loss can be recovered
False!
What percent of harm do human activities cause towards the Coral Triangle?
85% harm is caused by human activities
What is the Coral Triangle also known as?
"Amazon of the Seas
What is the economic value of tourism in the Coral Triangle?
$16.4 billion!
What causes corals to stress?
Rising Sea levels and UV Radiation
How much $US does tuna exportation provide to the economy?
$1 billion!
What are factors harming the Coral Triangle?
- Overfishing, pollution, tourism, litter
What is SeaTrek making an effort for to rebuild the Coral triangle?
Reef-friendly soap and forest re-planting
What would happen if all coral reefs were gone?
Decline in all populations of all species, outcomes of poverty, and higher degree of global warming