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The waters have to be perfect for the coral. If the water gets too cold, the coral dies. If the water gets too hot. Why does the coral die if it's too hot or cold? Slight variations in temperature can actually kill the coral. The perfect temperature for coral to grow is a steady 30 degrees Celsius. There are concerns that global warming is having a destructive effect on the coral reefs.
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What is the closest coral reef to the UK?
The closest coral reef to the UK is the Lophelia pertusa reef in the North Sea, specifically in the Norwegian waters off the coast of Scotland. This cold-water coral reef is one of the northernmost reefs in the world.
How are humans effecting the coral reef?
they effecting the coral they effecting the coral
What is a ring of coral islands called?
An Atoll is the name used to refer to a group of related coral islands.
What climate does coral reef have?
Coral reefs typically thrive in warm, tropical climates with temperatures ranging from 68-82°F (20-28°C). They require clear, nutrient-rich water and strong sunlight to support the growth of the symbiotic algae that live within the coral polyps and provide them with energy through photosynthesis. However, coral reefs are sensitive to temperature changes and can suffer from bleaching events when water temperatures rise above normal levels.
What is the name given for a narrow chain of coral rocks and sand above or below the water?
It is a reef.
Is a coral reef part of a water habitat or is a water habitat?
A coral reef a water habitat, although the coral reef is alive it is only the very outside layer of coral that is living as all the under layers are dead coral.
What body of water surrounds the Great Barrier Reef?
The body of water that surrounds the Great Barrier Reef is the Coral Sea.
Is coral reef in warm water?
yes the coral reef is in warm water! if it was in hot water it would die same with cold water! -Tay
Is a coral reef salt water?
no.
How much does it rain in the coral reef?
1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000ft.
What happens when the temperature rises above 100 in the coral reef?
It dies, coral bleaching.
Where is the fourth largest coral reef in the world found?
The largest coral reef is found under the beaches water
What happens when you step on coral reef?
your foot will be in ALOTof pain
Is the coral reef salt water?
Yes
How long does an coral reef live?
the answer is the water.
What are some things that are important for the health of the coral reef?
Some things that are important for the health of a coral reef are the size of the reef what types of coral are next to each other, pH of the water, how much oxygen is present, movement in the water, toxins in the water, reproduction, temperature of the water, food supply, preditors and the age of the coral. Coral is an animal and not a plant.
What are the water sources of a coral reef biome?
A coral reef would have to live in salt water. This is cause if the coral reefs didn't they would all die and then they couldn't help animals like clown fish.
