Threats
Why is rising ocean temperature a problem for corals?
It causes bleaching
What can we do about the carbon emmisions?
Reduce them.
Where is the great barrier reef located?
It is located in Australia.
Name one threat that comes from tourism
-Boat damage
-Pollution
-Physical disturbance
What should people not do while they are swimming above the coral reefs?
Not step on them
Can corals heal after coral bleaching?
No.
______ starfish is a threat to corals.
Crown of thorns starfish.
How would reducing carbon emissions help?
Prevents mass coral bleaching caused by the rising sea temperatures.
Coral reefs is made up of millions of ______. They contain plants called ____.
-Coral polyps.
-Algae
What does the starfish do that harms the corals?
Eats their tissues.
Name one organization that works to protect the coral reefs
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Name 10 countries that have coral reefs
Vietnam, Japan, USA, Malaysia, Indoneasia, Australia, Thailand, Madagascar, Fiji, Netherlands
Why is nutrient runoff from agriculture and coastal development a problem?
They fuel starfish population explosions.
Why should we help coral reefs?
-Biodiversity hotspot
-Coastal protection
-Economic value
How many species of fish in habit coral reefs and what percentage?
2 million species (25% of species)