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What shape are Atoll Reefs?
Ring-Shaped
What is the process called where coral reefs lose their color and die?
Bleaching
What is the first step after boat destruction?
Rescue corals and sponges
What does the NOAA stand for?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
What agricultural product is damaging to the oceans?
Fertilizer and Pesticides
What kind of relationship do coral reefs have with algae?
Symbiotic
What is the cause of bleaching?
Stress events
What type of corals are most beneficial to restore reefs?
Heat-tolerant corals
What is a nickname for coral reefs?
Rainforest of the sea
What daily-used project is a large chemical threat to reefs?
What are coral reefs comprised of?
Coral Polyps
What does NCRI stand for?
The National Coral Reef Institute
Why is technology helpful in addressing issues with coral reefs?
They help to identify problems, lessen their severity, and potentially solve them.
What is the activity called that removes a large portion of the ecosystem?
Overfishing
What is the name of the algae within coral's tissues?
Zooxanthellae
What is the minimum temperature change that can trigger bleaching?
1 degree celsius
What is the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)'s Mission?
Lead coastal ecosystem research
What percent of the world's reefs are listed as threatened or destroyed?
70%
What is the number one pollutant in the oceans today?
Micro-Plastics -> Throw away your trash!
What are the initial colonizers after a reef is destroyed?
What causes corals to become white in appearance?
Algae expelled form coral tissues
What year was the Executive Order on Coral Protection?
1998
What is one technology useful to monitoring coral reefs?
Google Earth, Global Fish Watch, XPRIZE, Coral Trait Database, MERMAID, Conservation drones, Open ROV/GoPro Cameras, and Planet Labs
What should you avoid when boating near reefs?
Causing wake, anchoring on corals