PPT-Level 1 Coral Reef Locations and Temperature

Coral Reef Locations Reading SST Maps Reef Habitat and Range Level 2 Measuring Coral Heat Stress Measuring Water that is Warmer than Normal Calculating Heat Stress from Satellite Data Understanding . Built entirely by biological activity. CaCO. 3. solubility low above 20. o. isotherm. Radioactively labeled Ca absorption low on cloudy days. Global distribution limited by temperature. 70 m is max depth (1-2% surface illumination). Global location’s. In the world there are Coral Reefs in. Southeast . Asia . The . Pacific including . Australia.. And in the . Atlantic and . Caribbean. Temperature and . Precipitation . ranges. . By Harsha Lakamsani. Introduction. Coral Reefs are made of limestone structures of dead and living stony coral. Coral polyps are formed by red and green coralline algae. Coral gets color from . zooxanthellae. Taiga and Coral Reef. Tyga. J. ustkidding.. Taiga.. Taiga/ Coniferous forest/ Boreal Forests. Rainfall. Mean annual precipitation is 15 to 20 inches, but low evaporation rates make this a humid climate.. Handley et al “Geography Focus Stage 4” Pearson: Sydney p82. “The Rainforests of the Sea”. We need to study the interactions that exist within coral reefs so they we can make recommendations to ensure these ecosystems exist in the future. Lagoons Part 2. AICE Marine Science. Unit 5. Difference between shallow & deep corals:. Shallow:. Symbiotic w/ . zooxanthellae. Colorful. Energy from . zooxanthellae. & from filter feeding w/ stinging tentacles. 4G2 – Global Environments. Year Geography 2013. “The Rainforests of the Sea”. We need to study the interactions that exist within coral reefs so they we can make recommendations to ensure these ecosystems exist in the future. Reef Development. Coralline algae – precipitate calcium carbonate. Sponges – secrete silica. Dominant species = Framework Builders because they provide the matrix for the growing reef. Reef Development. Spans over 300 nautical miles from the Dry Tortugas to Stuart.. The only tropical coral reef system, and one of the greatest natural resources, in Florida and the continental United States.. Adjacent to one of the most densely populated and urbanized coastal communities in the U.S.. 7th Grade UBD - . Unit . 8– . The Pacific Realm and Oceania. Basic Facts About Coral Reefs. Coral reefs contain some of the largest diversity of life in the world. They are home to thousands of different plants and animals. For example, coral reefs in the Florida Keys sustain 500 species of fish, more than 1,700 species of mollusks, five species of sea turtles, and hundreds of species of sponges.. World’s largest coral reef system. Over 2900 individual reefs. 900 islands. Stretches 2600 km. Composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms called coral polyps. Cool Facts. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Become an ocean explorer (. ages . 7-11). How many oceans are there?. How many oceans are there?. Why is the ocean important?. 50%-70% of the oxygen you breathe comes from the ocean. The ocean is the #1 source of protein for 1 billion people . By: Kelli McLean. About the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR)!. More than 724km long. It runs between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen for hundreds of miles, extending from the southern half of the Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands of Honduras. ABOUT NFWFThe Nax00740069onal Fish and Wildlife restores our nax00740069ons x00660069sh and wild-life and their habitats Created by Congress in 1984 NFWF directs public conservax00740069on dollars to