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The agitation clears away sediment, which can block the light that is required for the photosynethic algae to grow on coral reefs. The removal of sedimentation also enables them to properly respirate, otherwise the tiny coral polyps could suffocate. The water where coral reef's flourish also lack many nutrients, which is why it is clear. The waves (agitation) help deliver nutrients to animals, like sponges, that have a symbiotic relationship with the coral reef.
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Coral reefs are located in warm oceans?
Correct, they need the warm waters of the tropics to grow successfully.
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.
Why are there no 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.
Do coral reefs seem to favor deeper or shallower waters?
Most coral reefs are in the more shallow water. Though there are some in the deep water also. It depends on the types of corals being grown how deep they will grow.
Do coral reefs grow well in high levels of oxygen?
yes, coral reefs do grow well in high levels of oxygen.
How long can coral reefs grow?
10days
What are coral reefs that grow in shallow water and border the coast?
fringing reefs
What is coral reep?
It's called coral reef. Coral reefs are made up of secretions of corals called calcium carbonate. The story corals cluster in groups of polyps, which belong to the Cnidaria group, which includes sea anemones and jellyfish. Coral reefs grow in warm and clear shallow active waters in sunny locations. Coral reefs are often called the "rain forests of the sea.
Why do coral reefs grow only in colder waters?
Coral reefs do not only grow in colder waters. The world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, extends through the sub-tropical and tropical waters off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
What is reep?
It's called coral reef. Coral reefs are made up of secretions of corals called calcium carbonate. The story corals cluster in groups of polyps, which belong to the Cnidaria group, which includes sea anemones and jellyfish. Coral reefs grow in warm and clear shallow active waters in sunny locations. Coral reefs are often called the "rain forests of the sea.
Do coral reefs grow in water with low nutrients?
no they dont
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.
