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Do coral reefs grow well in high levels of oxygen?
yes, coral reefs do grow well in high levels of oxygen.
What are coral reefs that grow in shallow water and border the coast?
fringing reefs
Do coral reefs grow in water with low nutrients?
no they dont
What are the resources taken from coral reefs?
The main resource is the coral itself. Coral takes a very long time to grow, and people remove it to use as decorations and such. Coral reefs can become severely damaged this way. Many tourist guides are urging tourists to not purchase real coral from gift shops for this reason.
What are the difference of corals and coral reefs?
A coral reef is a colony of corals. A coral reef can be formed on rock rubble, but old established coral reefs are actually structured out of dead coral. This is one of the reasons it takes so long for a reef to form. Some corals may life for tens or even hundreds of years before they die and allow another coral to grow on top of their skeleton. There are many types of coral reefs, but the real difference is that coral is what makes up a coral reef.
Where is it impossible for coral reefs to grow?
Most of the reef building corals and animals on a reef are dependant on high amounts of sunlight; thus coral reefs are restricted to the tropics where sunlight is abundant. There are deep water sponge reefs in temperate and artic regions, but they are much different from coral reefs.
Why are there coral reefs in the Arctic Ocean?
The Arctic Ocean is too cold for coral reefs.The coral reefs cannot grow under cold conditions. They can only grow in waters between the arctic circle and the equator. They must grow under neutral tepurature water. Even if they are too hot they can't grow.
Where are are there coral reefs?
Coral reefs are located in warm, shallow waters. Did you know that the biggest coral reef is 1,430 long? It is the Great Barrier Reef located in Australia.
What structures do coral colonies produce?
Coral Reefs
Is there coral in the southern ocean?
Yes, sea life in antartica is incredibly diverse, as diverse as tropical reefs. Though if you look it up it will be hard to find, due it being understudied. But yes, coral reefs do exist, even in the coldest oceans, and the darkest depths. In fact, coral can grow as deep as 8000 meters or even more.
Are dolphins in the coral reefs?
no dolphins are not in coral reefs.
Why should you not go diving in the coral reefs?
Coral reefs are delicate enviroments that needs verry long time to recover. So it's wise not to disturb the organisms that inhabits the reefs
