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Tropical reefs are in tropical oceans, but they are far from being the same thing. The reef is the result of millions of tiny animals called polyps, each of which surrounds itself with a tiny "home" of a stone-like substance. Over hundreds of years, these stack up and until they reach close to the ocean's surface. At that point, they are called, reefs. If they build up above the ocean's surface, reefs are called atolls when they are in a circular shape around an island.
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Does the coral reef live in the ocean?
Yes, coral reefs form in Oceans, mostly in tropical areas including the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
What is a sea turtles living space?
i did a project on them they live in lots of tropical oceans and in coral reefs etc.
Coral reefs occur in areas where there are?
The tropical oceans near the equator is home to the majority of coral reefs. The largest coral reef is the Great Reef in Australia.
What countries do seahorses live?
sea horses live in the SEA key word SEAhorse not countries and normally in tropical oceans and reefs
What are coaral reefs?
in oceans
Where reef fish live?
There are rock reefs in many places in most of the oceans and there are also coral reefs in the tropical oceans. Reef fish can inhabit both types of reef. They live in holes,caves and ledges as well as amongst the anemonies and corals. There is usually a species of fish for every type of area.
Where do blowfish live?
in salt water... warm, tropical seas or estuaries. 100 species or more of blowfish live in the coral reefs and marine waters in the Atlantic, pacific, and Indian oceans.
Are coral reefs dying?
Coral reefs are dying because of the pollution in our oceans.
Were do stingray's live?
In tropical oceans
What is a manta?
A manta is a giant ray species that can reach 23 feet wide. They are commonly found in tropical oceans and tend to stay near coral reefs and along continental shelves.
What is the biggest threat to tropical rain forests and coral reefs is?
The biggest threat to coral reefs, and tropical rainforests is poachers and distruction.
Where do barracudas live?
Barracudas are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, typically in coastal areas such as reefs, rocky shorelines, and mangroves. They prefer areas with high visibility and warm water temperatures.
