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The tropical oceans near the equator is home to the majority of coral reefs. The largest coral reef is the Great Reef in Australia.

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Where are coral reefs largely found?

Tropical areas


Why do you even have coral reefs?

They occur natually; there is no reason behind them.


Can the blue whale be found in coral reefs?

No, whales don't live on coral reefs. They live in more productive areas, and open water.


What level of the ocean do lionfish live in?

Lion fish live in coral reefs. Most coral reefs occur between 100 and 300 feet deep water.


What structures do coral colonies produce?

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Are dolphins in the coral reefs?

no dolphins are not in coral reefs.


What coral reef is in California?

There are no coral reefs IN California


What is the climate of a reef?

Well, Coral Reefs are usually found in tropical waters (near the Tropic of Cancer). The water temperature in coral reef areas usually ranges in the 70s and 80sºF. But Reefs can also be man made by sinking ships and such, but they usually aren't coral reefs.


Where does the name coral reef come from?

The reason they are called Coral Reef is because there are lots of coral in those locations, and they are also called coral reefs or reefs of coral reefs of coral too.


Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?

are coral reefs can be gas of ships?


What is deterioration of coral reefs?

Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.


How many coral reefs die each year?

In some areas of the world, coral reefs are dying. Pollution, tourism and fishing all pose hazards to what are relatively fragile ecosystems. No doubt there are some isolated coral reefs which are thriving.