They grow as much as 4.5 cm year. But colonies of coral grow as much as 10 cm a year
Given that a coral reef is already underwater, it doesn't really matter. And the precipitation doesn't reach the reef anyway.
The growth rate of a coral reef can vary greatly depending on different factors such as water temperature, nutrient availability, and wave action. On average, coral reefs can grow between 1 to 3 centimeters per year. Therefore, in 100 years, a coral reef might grow between 1 to 3 meters in total.
Typically, none.
12 to 33 inches per year
The average yearly precipitation in the coral reef biome is typically low, as coral reefs are found in tropical and subtropical regions where rainfall is often seasonal. Precipitation levels can vary depending on the specific location of the reef, but on average, coral reefs receive around 50-100 centimeters (20-40 inches) of rainfall per year. This relatively low precipitation is balanced by high evaporation rates in these warm, sunny regions.
Coral reefs are made up of coral, the shell-like structures that the tiny sea animals build as their "houses". Each year, a living coral reef builds a new layer of coral; you might think of it as the collected skeletons of all the previous inhabitants of the reef. (Except that for coral, their "bones" are on the outside.)
Interesting question - as coral reefs are submerged, measuring rainfall is nearly impossible.
It depends on how much you are having your team trying to grow but a good time frame to set is about a year. It was on the news last week and at the two year mark they had done a wonderful job in the Caribbean rebuilding the coral that was no longer there. I believe they had regrown a mile or so worth of coral, but don't quote me. I didn't DVR it so I can't go back and view it again. However, it was pure fascinating.
Coral reefs are all in tropical waters, so they would be warm all the year round, but, yes, they do have seasonal changes.
The amount of precipitation received by a coral reef can vary depending on its location, but on average, coral reefs receive around 1,500-2,000 millimeters of rainfall per year. This precipitation is crucial for providing the necessary nutrients and freshwater to support the diverse marine life within the reef ecosystem. Additionally, the timing and distribution of rainfall play a significant role in the health and resilience of coral reefs in response to environmental stressors.
The average precipitation on a coral reef varies depending on the location. In general, coral reefs receive around 50-100 inches of rainfall per year. Rainfall is important for providing freshwater input to the reef ecosystem and influencing coral growth and health.
The seasons in coal reefs are warm all year round all of the time.