Coral Reefs
What are coral reefs?Coral reefs are jellyfish and anemones that help animals live Do Corals grow fast or slow
Slow
provide shelter and food for the animals
Where are corals normally found
(what type of water)
mainly tropical and subtropical waters
What do coral reefs do too the water?
They filter the water
What do coral reefs protect us from
Erosion of the beach
Where are lagoons Located
very deep under water
What are polyps?
The small animals inside of coral reefs.
Can coral reefs be used to make necklaces and bracelets
yes, humans use them to gain profit
Where are platform reefs found
They are found in levels forming in deeper water
What are coral reefs?
Coral reefs are jellyfish and anemones that help animals live
The human uses of coral reefs
Money and Tourism
Where is the Amazon Reef located?
Off the coast of French Guiana and northern Brazil
How many square kilometers is the ocean covered with coral reefs?
Around 250,000 to 500,000 square kilometers of the ocean is covered in coral reefs.
how many percent of marine life uses coral reefs
25 percent
This is where the Great Barrier Reef can be found
Queensland Australia