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90 degrees and 30 degress if you stay close to it
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∙ 12y agoGenerally, reefs fall between 74F-84F.
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Why coral reefs are important to fishing and tourism?
Coral reefs should be conserved for several reason.One is to prevent some marine species from extinction.Furthermore,coral reefs are an important source of nutrition and livelihood for many.Conserving reefs also contributes to the economy of fishermen as the yield for marine reserves are encouraging.Besides that,coral reefs help to maintain the habitats of many marine species by facilitating the growth of mangrove swamps and seagrasses.Reefs also helps to prevent shoreline erosion.Corals are also valuable as potentiol sources for medicines.Finally,coral reefs have the potential to increase the income generated from eco-tourism. Coral reefs are some of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on our planet. They are one of the ocean's main nurseries and feeding grounds for fish and invertebrates, provide natural storm barriers for coastlines, and are a potential source for novel pharmaceuticals. Throughout their range, coral reefs are dying due to human influences. These negative influences induce stress and increase diseases in these populations. This lecture will cover the threats to coral reefs globally and why local coral reef loss is important to Puerto Rico.
Why are coral reefs fragile?
Coral reefs are an ecosystem that are both beautiful and diverse. Coral reefs are fragile because of their sensitivity to temperature change.
Has an outer covering that forms reefs?
coral polyps
Which is a characteristic of coral reefs?
high biodiversity
What are sponge habitats?
typicaly sponges live in coral reefs with other sponges in their own habitat in the depths of the ocean floor!!!!
Are coral reefs cool?
Coral reefs are cool in the sense that they are amazing. The water temperature however will differ depending where in the world you are, and what season it is. But most times the water temperature will be about 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature range at coral reefs?
Usually around 74F-84F.
What structures do coral colonies produce?
Coral Reefs
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
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.
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.
What is the climate for coral reefs?
I think this is it, but I am not sure. Coral reefs are located in warm shallow water. They are usually found in tropical waters. The average temperature is 70 or 80 degrees.
What is deterioration of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.
Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?
are coral reefs can be gas of ships?
What happens to coral reefs when it gets too hot or too cold?
Slight variations in temperature can actually kill the coral. The perfect temperature for coral to grow is a steady 30 degrees Celsius, and there are concerns that global warming (whether natural or a result of human activities) is having a destructive effect on the world's coral reefs.
What are natural threats to coral reefs?
Pollution is a natural threat to coral reefs.
