Coral Reef Animals
How long can the Giant Clam live for?
Up to 100 years!
What does the Bamboo Coral eat?
Plankton
What is the coral reef made of?
Calcium carbonate
What are some human activities that threaten coral reefs?
Pollution, overfishing, collecting coral
What does the Manta Ray eat?
Plankton & fish larvae
What is the size of a Bomber worm?
30 mm or 1 inch
What is the importance of the sun on coral reefs?
It provides light for photosynthesis.
how does pollution affect deep sea life?
It can harm or kill animals that ingest or get tangled up in it.
Identify three sharks that live in The Great Barrier Reef.
Tiger sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks
Where can the Deep-sea squid be found?
What are the underwater mountains found in the deep sea?
Seamounts
What are some ways we can protect the deep sea and coral reefs?
Use less water, use more reusable plastics than one time use.
What do Clown Fish live in?
An Anemone
Where does the Flapjack octopus live?
On or near the sea floor.
Hydrothermal vents are similar to what land feature?
Volcanoes
How does overfishing impact marine life in coral reefs and the deep sea?
Disrupts the food chain.
How old is the oldest turtle fossil?
Over 120 years old.
How does the Deep Sea Angler fish attract prey?
Its glowing bob of bacteria.
Why can humans not survive in the deep sea?
The pressure is too much for humans.
Name a major threat to the survival of deep-sea animals due to human activities.
Deep-sea mining