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Coral reefs are made up of many things. The coral itself produces calcium carbonate which gives structure to the reef. However there is also an algae which produces limestone at the edges of the reef to strengthen it.
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What is the difference between coral reef and reef?
A coral reef is a community of organisms that exist in shallower ocean depths. The key component is coral, which often forms the foundation of the reef ecosystem. Coral species may either be photosynthetic or non-photosynthetic, however, the foundational species as well as the predominant majority are often photosynthetic. Most people define a 'reef' as a 'coral reef', but there are however manmade reefs, often called artificial reefs. These reefs are usually made from scrap material such as bridge rubble, or sunken ships. I would also call underwater rock formations that are often inhabited by various marine species a type of reef as well.
What do you call a person who studies coral?
The person that studies coral reefs is called a coral reef biologist. This type of scientist spends time underwater to study the status of coral reefs and also looks into the effects of other factors to the preservation of coral reefs.
Does a red snapper live in a coral reef?
Red snappers do not typically live in coral reefs. They are commonly found near structures like rocks, wrecks, and artificial reefs in coastal areas and reefs. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms rather than the complex structure of a coral reef.
What is the current population of coral?
It is estimated that around 33% of coral reefs worldwide are degraded or destroyed. The current population of living coral species is difficult to determine as it varies by region and species. However, conservation efforts are being made to protect and restore coral reefs to help increase their population.
Does coral reefs have high and low tides?
Coral reefs are not significantly affected by tides because they are typically found in areas with lower tidal fluctuations. Tides can influence water movement and nutrient availability around coral reefs, but the impact is minimal compared to factors like temperature and water quality.
Is coral reefs biotic?
Yes they are because they are made of coral which is living, all parts of the coral reefs are alive
How do you you save coral reefs?
People should be made aware of importance of coral reefs. People should be warned not to extract coral reefs to be used as building material.
How do corals attach to coral reefs?
Coral doesn't exactly attach to coral reefs. A coral reef is an ecosystem made up of coral and other sea creatures
Coral reefs are made of?
Coral reefs are calcium carbonate. They are built from stony corals, which consist of polyps that cluster in groups.
What structures do coral colonies produce?
Coral Reefs
Are dolphins in the coral reefs?
no dolphins are not in coral reefs.
What is corals and coral reefs?
coral is actually little tinny animals clumped together to make one. Coral reefs are many different types of coral that have made a colony together in one spot
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.
Are coral reefs made up in salt water?
yes
Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?
are coral reefs can be gas of ships?
What is deterioration of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.
