Coral Reefs
How does Mark Kurlanky describe coral reefs?
He describes coral reefs as"complex ecosystems that house a wide variety of plants and animals".
(page xx)
This occurs when humans overfish in the oceans causing a reduction in the amount of fish.
Fish Depletion
According to Kurlansky, how many species of fish are known?
20,000 different species.
(page xxii)
What are coral reefs made up of?
Coral reefs are made up of "coral polyps, tiny, soft-bodied translucent animals related to sea anemones and jellyfish” .
(p. xx)
What is ocean pollution?
Ocean pollution occurs when humans dump toxic waste into the oceans, causing harm to marine life.
According to Kurlansky, how often is the list of fish species revised? Why?
The list of fish species is constantly revised. It is constantly revised because “fish disappear and new ones are discovered” .
(p. xxii)
According to Kurlansky, what three things are responsible for causing the reefs to die?
“Overfishing, pollution, and climate change” .
(p. xx)
This occurs when humans catch/ capture too many fish faster than they can reproduce, resulting in fish depletion.
What are the most eaten types of fish threatened by?
They are “threatened by too much fishing” .
(p. xxiii)