Coral!
How many times does a coral reproduce every year?
Once a year
Name the continent where The Great Barrier Reef is located.
Australia, Oceania
How many species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises live in the Great Barrier Reef?
30
Parts of coral reefs can be used to keep us _______.
healthy
What is one cause of coral bleaching?
Increased temp, Runoff (fertiliser and sediment) and pH.
Name both types of coral that builds up a reef.
Hard Coral and Soft Coral
Who is the European believed to be the first to sail its entire length?
Captain Cook.
How many types of snakes live in the GBR?
17
Coral produces an enzyme that is used to treat ________ and ________.
arthritis and asthma
Why does coral lose its colour?
Algae is expelled when coral is stressed.
What is coral?
Animal.
What's the length of The Great Barrier Reef?
It stretches 2,300 kilometers.
How many species of fish can you find in the GBR?
over 1,500
Scientists have found ways to use marine life to treat different deadly diseases such as ________.
cancer
Can coral recover after bleaching?
Yes
How old is the Great Barrier Reef?
500,000 years (for entire current reef)
Why is the reef called a barrier?
Because it acts as a natural wall off the coast of Australia.
How many species of birds visit the reef?
215
What's the Great Barrier Reef's biggest threat?
Global Warming
What is coral susceptible to when bleached?
Starvation and disease
What does Coral have a symbiotic relationship with?
Algae (Zooxanthellae double points)
When was the last Ice Age?
Approximately 10,000 to 20,000 years ago.
What is an animal that steals stinging cells from their prey?
Nudibranch
What are their skeletons made from?
Calcium carbonate
What common product do tourists often use when swimming that can cause coral stress?
Sunscreen