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What has already killed about 10 percent of the world's reefs?
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Pollution.
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Are there any reefs in antarctica?
Yes there are reefs in Antarctica but they are in the bottom of the ocean and can't be seen from the surrending surrface.
Why are Coral reefs are usually found near the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
Because the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is on the equator; which is rich in zooxanthellae. Zooxanthellae is required by coral reefs to carry out photosynthesis. Coral reefs can also be found elsewhere, but the healthiest coral reefs are on the equator.
Does coral reefs have high and low tides?
Tides are a world wide ocean and sea thing. As all coral reefs I have heard of are in the oceans and seas, Yes all coral reefs have normal tidal action.
Scientific name for coral reef?
Here are some of the names of some types of corals purple squirter, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atoll reefs. If you like coral reefs, check out our website destructionofcoralreefs.weebly.com What is happening to our corals? Find out!
The most diverse ecosystems on Earth are?
Tropical rain forests are the most diverse ecosystems in the world.
The worlds greatest archipelago?
Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago containing 10 - 15 percent of the world's coral reefs
Where are the worlds coral reefs found?
Australia
What is deterioration of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.
What percent of coral reefs were killed by coral bleaching in the Indian Ocean?
The Sea temp increased 2 degrees and 90% of the coral reef around the Indian ocean was killed or bleached
What do scientist's already know about the bottom of the ocean?
most of the beautiful coral reefs have disappeared
What are the 3 types of reefs?
fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls
What Are The Different Kinds Of Reefs?
reefs
What is the status of coral reefs in Philippines?
The status of the Philippine Coral Reefs is being updated for almost 3 decades. In 2004, it was reported that Philippine reefs are experiencing a steady-state decline in percent coral cover of excellent reefs, and many of the fair and good reefs are experiencing a shift to degraded state. This paper provides the status of Philippine reefs in the 6 biogeographic regions. It updates the information on the status of Philippine reefs and presents for opportunities, the establishment of a nationwide coral reef monitoring network. We also provide some alternate perspectives on how to face the challenges of reef management through the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Support Network (MSN)
What is plural form of word reef?
The plural of 'reef' is reefs.
List and describe four benefits of coral reefs?
The four benefits of coral reefs include high yield, support biodiversity, support over 25 percent of marine life, and provide spawning, nursery, refuge, and feeding areas for worms, crustaceans, and sponges.
Are dolphins in the coral reefs?
no dolphins are not in coral reefs.
What makes up coral reefs?
Coral are extremely ancient animals that evolved into reef-building forms over the last 25 million years. Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse regions on Earth. Only tropical rainforests might provide homes for more species of plant and animal life. Even though they cover only a tiny fraction (less than .2 percent) of the ocean's bottom, coral reefs contain more than 25 percent of all marine life.
