Power point presentation on Mesoamerican reef
... The after math of the BP oil spill had a huge affect on ecosystem in the surrounding area 145 million barrels of oil has leaked since the spill, more than 2.5 million per day More than 8.300 species have been affected by the oil spill Toxic chemicals were used to “disperse” the spill, resulting in e ...
... The after math of the BP oil spill had a huge affect on ecosystem in the surrounding area 145 million barrels of oil has leaked since the spill, more than 2.5 million per day More than 8.300 species have been affected by the oil spill Toxic chemicals were used to “disperse” the spill, resulting in e ...
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
... Second largest coral reef in the world. Home to a rich biodiversity. Helps the economy by providing a place to fish, collect local food supplies, and to support marine tourism. Acts as a safety barrier from storms. Stretches over 1000km, hosts more than 65 species of coral and 500 species of fish. ...
... Second largest coral reef in the world. Home to a rich biodiversity. Helps the economy by providing a place to fish, collect local food supplies, and to support marine tourism. Acts as a safety barrier from storms. Stretches over 1000km, hosts more than 65 species of coral and 500 species of fish. ...
Oceanography Overview Notes
... Coral atolls form from _______________________________________ The enclosed water is called a _____________________. They are just one type of coral reef (fringing, barrier, patch, ribbon…) Most Corals only survive in shallow, warm water 79°-81°F. Coral ___________________________________ occurs whe ...
... Coral atolls form from _______________________________________ The enclosed water is called a _____________________. They are just one type of coral reef (fringing, barrier, patch, ribbon…) Most Corals only survive in shallow, warm water 79°-81°F. Coral ___________________________________ occurs whe ...
coral reefs - bankstowntafehsc
... the Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs only account for 7.6% of the world total Coral reefs are either restricted or absent from along the west coast of the Americas, and the west coast of Africa due to cold ocean currents that reduce water temperatures. Corals are also absent from from Pakistan to ...
... the Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs only account for 7.6% of the world total Coral reefs are either restricted or absent from along the west coast of the Americas, and the west coast of Africa due to cold ocean currents that reduce water temperatures. Corals are also absent from from Pakistan to ...
Ecosystem Comparisons
... Corals in reefs, even coral of the same species, often vary in shape. In the picture it shows Montastrea annularis, while one side is platy in appearance, the other side is more mound shaped. The difference in appearance is due to the place (deep water /shallow water) the coral has grown inside the ...
... Corals in reefs, even coral of the same species, often vary in shape. In the picture it shows Montastrea annularis, while one side is platy in appearance, the other side is more mound shaped. The difference in appearance is due to the place (deep water /shallow water) the coral has grown inside the ...
Ecosystem Comparisons
... Corals in reefs, even coral of the same species, often vary in shape. In the picture it shows Montastrea annularis, while one side is platy in appearance, the other side is more mound shaped. The difference in appearance is due to the place (deep water /shallow water) the coral has grown inside the ...
... Corals in reefs, even coral of the same species, often vary in shape. In the picture it shows Montastrea annularis, while one side is platy in appearance, the other side is more mound shaped. The difference in appearance is due to the place (deep water /shallow water) the coral has grown inside the ...
3. Animals found on reef
... Sponges (Porifera) are found inhabiting cavities in the reef. They remove small chips of calcium carbonate from corals. These sponges can cause bioerosion in corals. Sponges inhabit corals for the purpose of protection from predators. Polychaetes and some Gastropods depend on corals for food. Crusta ...
... Sponges (Porifera) are found inhabiting cavities in the reef. They remove small chips of calcium carbonate from corals. These sponges can cause bioerosion in corals. Sponges inhabit corals for the purpose of protection from predators. Polychaetes and some Gastropods depend on corals for food. Crusta ...
What are corals? - IFES Symposium on Climate Change
... Effectively manage the waters in between Marine Protected Areas. Maintain connectivity between coral reefs and associated habitats. Report regularly and publicly on the health of local coral reefs. Recognize the links between what we do on land and how it affects the ocean. Bring local actors togeth ...
... Effectively manage the waters in between Marine Protected Areas. Maintain connectivity between coral reefs and associated habitats. Report regularly and publicly on the health of local coral reefs. Recognize the links between what we do on land and how it affects the ocean. Bring local actors togeth ...
1Doughrty_Kelp Forests and Coral Gardens.pps
... Kelp can grow in areas that have less salinity although salt is still a necessity. Coral Reefs can only grow in areas where there is a stable salinity level. Anything below a level of 27% can be lethal. This can be caused by heavy rainfall or runoffs ...
... Kelp can grow in areas that have less salinity although salt is still a necessity. Coral Reefs can only grow in areas where there is a stable salinity level. Anything below a level of 27% can be lethal. This can be caused by heavy rainfall or runoffs ...
Great Barrier Reef - Mercer Island School District
... pH. Enters the ecosystem through precipitation Decreases the ability for organisms to make calcium carbonate Disables organisms from defending themselves against predators ...
... pH. Enters the ecosystem through precipitation Decreases the ability for organisms to make calcium carbonate Disables organisms from defending themselves against predators ...
GREAT BARRIER REEF DAMAGED
... Besides their worth as centers of biodiversity, coral reefs are important to the tourism and fisheries industries as well as for shoreline protection. In fact, the annual global economic value of coral reefs is estimated at $30 billion. Unfortunately, coral reefs are very fragile ecosystems. Because ...
... Besides their worth as centers of biodiversity, coral reefs are important to the tourism and fisheries industries as well as for shoreline protection. In fact, the annual global economic value of coral reefs is estimated at $30 billion. Unfortunately, coral reefs are very fragile ecosystems. Because ...
Coral Reef Processes (powerpoint)
... Saturated fatty acids most common in shallow reefs Unsatured fatty acids increase with depth ...
... Saturated fatty acids most common in shallow reefs Unsatured fatty acids increase with depth ...
Biota in Danger
... voting other species off the island at a blistering pace. "In effect, we are currently responsible for the sixth major extinction event in the history of earth, and the greatest since the dinosaurs disappeared, 65 million years ago," sums up the new U.N. Global Biodiversity Outlook report. * A globa ...
... voting other species off the island at a blistering pace. "In effect, we are currently responsible for the sixth major extinction event in the history of earth, and the greatest since the dinosaurs disappeared, 65 million years ago," sums up the new U.N. Global Biodiversity Outlook report. * A globa ...
Exam 4
... What do stony (true) corals secrete? What phylum are corals in? What class? How are corals effected by temperature, wave action and light penetration? Know the main structures of the reef: reef front, back, crest What is the photic zone? What is the pelagic zone? What are nekton? What are zooplankto ...
... What do stony (true) corals secrete? What phylum are corals in? What class? How are corals effected by temperature, wave action and light penetration? Know the main structures of the reef: reef front, back, crest What is the photic zone? What is the pelagic zone? What are nekton? What are zooplankto ...
coral reefs, sometimes called the “tropical rainforests of the ocean
... surface temperatures and changes in water chemistry can cause large-scale coral bleaching, increasing the probability of coral death. Hence, the effects of climate change, added to other existing coral reef stressors, could lead to coral death. ...
... surface temperatures and changes in water chemistry can cause large-scale coral bleaching, increasing the probability of coral death. Hence, the effects of climate change, added to other existing coral reef stressors, could lead to coral death. ...
Coral Reefs and Lagoons
... destroyed 43 km of the British Honduras barrier reef ◦ Recovery – 25 to 100 years ...
... destroyed 43 km of the British Honduras barrier reef ◦ Recovery – 25 to 100 years ...
The Great Barrier Reef!
... • Over 1500 kinds of fish live in the Great Barrier reef, including Finding Nemo star the Clownfish! • The smallest fish is called the Stout Infant Fish which is only 7 millimetres long, and the biggest is the whale shark which can grow up to 12 metres long! • It also contains some of the deadliest ...
... • Over 1500 kinds of fish live in the Great Barrier reef, including Finding Nemo star the Clownfish! • The smallest fish is called the Stout Infant Fish which is only 7 millimetres long, and the biggest is the whale shark which can grow up to 12 metres long! • It also contains some of the deadliest ...
Coral reef
Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Coral reefs are built by colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups. The polyps belong to a group of animals known as Cnidaria, which also includes sea anemones and jellyfish. Unlike sea anemones, corals secrete hard carbonate exoskeletons which support and protect the coral polyps. Reefs grow best in warm, shallow, clear, sunny and agitated waters.Often called ""rainforests of the sea"", shallow coral reefs form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. They occupy less than 0.1% of the world's ocean surface, about half the area of France, yet they provide a home for at least 25% of all marine species, including fish, mollusks, worms, crustaceans, echinoderms, sponges, tunicates and other cnidarians. Paradoxically, coral reefs flourish even though they are surrounded by ocean waters that provide few nutrients. They are most commonly found at shallow depths in tropical waters, but deep water and cold water corals also exist on smaller scales in other areas.Coral reefs deliver ecosystem services to tourism, fisheries and shoreline protection. The annual global economic value of coral reefs is estimated between US$29.8-375 billion. However, coral reefs are fragile ecosystems, partly because they are very sensitive to water temperature. They are under threat from climate change, oceanic acidification, blast fishing, cyanide fishing for aquarium fish, sunscreen use, overuse of reef resources, and harmful land-use practices, including urban and agricultural runoff and water pollution, which can harm reefs by encouraging excess algal growth.