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Bryan (1953) lists about 400 atolls. The full article is available through http://www.botany.Hawaii.edu/faculty/duffy/arb/019-23/v019-23.pdf. This is not a definitive list as the definition of an atoll is still the subject of discussion discussion.
Bryan, E.H., 1953. Check list of atolls. Atoll Res. Bull., 19: 1-38.
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How many coral atolls make up Tuvalu?
Tuvalu is made up of nine islands, eight of which are inhabited. Tuvalu, means "eight standing together".
Do people affect atolls?
Yes, people can have a significant impact on atolls through activities such as overfishing, pollution, and coastal development. These activities can disrupt the fragile ecosystem of atolls, leading to coral reef degradation and loss of biodiversity. Rising sea levels and climate change also pose threats to atolls and the communities that depend on them.
Why don't atolls sink?
Atolls are created from coral reefs that grow on the rims of submerged volcanic islands. As the islands erode over time, the coral reefs continue to grow upward to maintain a balance between erosion and coral growth. This process prevents the atolls from sinking.
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