Yes. There are some coral islands that actually sink, due to increased plant growth and sediment collection.
No, whales don't live on coral reefs. They live in more productive areas, and open water.
The majority of jellyfish do not live on coral reefs, but float around as part of the plankton in the open ocean.
Dolphins live near coral reefs, but not in them. They prefer living more out in the open and don't need the cover of the reefs.
A haven for coral fish and a shipping hazzard for any ships that are not aware of the reefs presence.
The Grey Whale is a deep/open sea creature but being free swimming it can appear anywhere in it habitat (the ocean).
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are marine mammals that typically inhabit open ocean environments and are not suited for life in coral reefs. They prefer deeper waters where they can hunt for their primary prey, such as fish and marine mammals. Coral reefs, being shallow and complex ecosystems, do not provide the necessary habitat or hunting grounds that orcas require. Therefore, while orcas may occasionally swim near coral reefs, they do not live in them.
No, Jellyfish are pelagic organisms, this means that they live floating about in the upper layers of the open ocean, and while they can swim up and down in the water they are carried around in the ocean by water currents.
Aquatic Plants. Coral
The three types of reefs are fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. Fringing reefs grow close to the shorelines of islands or continents, barrier reefs are separated by a lagoon from the land, and atolls are circular coral reefs surrounding a central lagoon, often found in the open ocean.
Marlin and coral primarily inhabit the marine ecosystem, specifically within tropical and subtropical ocean environments. Marlin are found in open waters, often around reefs, while coral forms extensive reef structures that provide habitat and shelter for numerous marine species. These coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity and serve as essential breeding and feeding grounds for various fish, including marlin.
Depending on what type of species of anglerfish you are talking about. ~PAINTED ANGLERFISH~ Inhabits coastal reefs, lagoons and slopes with corals, sponges or at night just out in the open on sand. Interesting...
The ocean zone is the deep, or open ocean zone, where they swim amongst the coral and red water ;D