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it would have a negative impact on the world. Coral reefs help shield shorelines against waves,storms, floods helping prevent loss of life, property and damage. it also would not support Florida which relies on coral to keep it up. they are being destroyed by dragging of nets off of the backs of boats and by global warming. global warming changes the temperature of the waters causing coral to bleach bleaching occurs when the temperature changes or when they are stressed.
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What would happen if an oil spill happened in the Bahamas coral reefs?
The fish and coral would die.
Who is causing the coral reefs to die?
Some diseases carried by humans can infect coral reefs and scientists have just recently discovered that a form of the herpes virus is killing coral reefs.
What will happen if the coral reefs are destroyed?
C. The effects of coral reef destruction are: 1. Coral reefs protect the land from storm and tidal surges, so when they are all destroyed frequent costal flooding occurs 2. Coral reefs are probable sources of medicines to cure the diseases that currently run rampant across the earth. Chemicals found in reefs have been used to treat ulcers, heart disease, leukemia and more. 3. Coral reefs absorb carbon dioxide and use it to form their shells if they are no more coral reefs then there would be more carbon dioxide in the ocean and our atmosphere.
How is the Coral Reefs related to Cuba?
Cuba could be putting something in the water that makes the Coral Reefs die.
What would happen to the worlds coral reef if the sea level were suddenly to rise by 100 m?
A rise in sea level by 100 meters would likely submerge most, if not all, of the world's coral reefs. Coral reefs require specific environmental conditions to survive, and a rapid increase in sea level of this magnitude would lead to their drowning and death.
What happens when you pollute coral reefs?
The reefs die and that is bad so don't pollute!!
How many coral reefs die per hour?
none
How many coral reefs die each year?
In some areas of the world, coral reefs are dying. Pollution, tourism and fishing all pose hazards to what are relatively fragile ecosystems. No doubt there are some isolated coral reefs which are thriving.
What happens when coral polyps die?
When coral polyps die, their hard outer skeletons remain intact and empty, resulting in the formation of coral reefs. The decomposition of the soft tissues of the coral polyps provides nutrients for new coral growth, contributing to the continuous development of coral reefs.
What problem does coral reefs have?
coral reefs are being hurt by pollution, overfishing, and other problems. Recently, researchers at a meeting on coral reefs sounded the alarm. They said that if nothing is done, more than half the world's coral could die within the next 25 years.
What is the important of coral reefs?
they are home to the most animals in the ocean and are extremly in danger because if you even touch them they will die.
What happens to the coral reefs when people over fish around the coral reefs?
Over fishing reduces the amount of breeding stock so the coral reefs become depleted of their natural fauna and the corals are not looked after by their normal inhabitants and subsequently die off. There is also the terrible damage done to the reefs by boats, walkers and also anchors ripping and smashing the coral to bits.
