Succession
What type of succession is most likely to occur after coral bleaching?
Secondary Succession
What is the apex predator of the food web?
Shark
What are some national recommendations that could help reduce coral reef bleaching?
Catch Limits, restricting boat passage, and reducing runoff.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
North-east coast of Australia
Around how many species of coral were in the Great Barrier Reef before the mass coral bleaching?
600
What type of change is coral bleaching? (Short-term or long-term)
Long term
What is the decomposer of the food web?
Sea cucumber
What are some personal recommendations that can reduce coral bleaching?
Using reef-safe sunscreen, limiting seafood consumption, and when you do eat seafood, make sure you eat sustainably caught seafood.
What is coral bleaching?
Coral loses the algae that live in it, causing it to starve and become very sick/
EASY QUESTION: Does the Great Barrier Reef house many endangered species?
Yes, including dugongs and large green sea turtles.
What are some pioneer species that would first recolonize the affected area?
Algae, Zooxanthellae, and Coral.
What trophic level is composed of carnivores and omnivores?
Secondary consumers (third trophic level)
How can using reef-safe sunscreen reduce coral bleaching?
Normal sunscreen contains chemicals that rub off in the ocean and harm the coral, but reef-safe sunscreen brands do not contain harmful chemicals or materials.
Why does coral bleaching happen?
Climate change, pollution, deposition of sediments, and global warming.
How long will the reef take to reach its climax community?
10+ years
What organisms will be most affected by coral bleaching?
Coral polyps, triggerfish, and sea turtles.
How can reducing/restricting boat passage help reduce coral bleaching?
It can reduce coral being crushed by boats and anchors and allow coral to grow undisturbed.
What percentage of known marine species call the Great Barrier Reef home?
25%