PPT-Coral Reefs

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 12 surface illumination. Evaluating the Impact of Local and Global Stresses on Caribbean Coral Reefs. My H. ₂O intolerance doesn’t flair up as much in the Caribbean!. Background Information. Great things come in small packages!. 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. Gary Shepherd. Fifth Grade Science. What are the four main Ocean basins?. Pacific Ocean. - the largest and has the greatest depth . Atlantic Ocean. – about half the size of the Pacific and not quite as deep . 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. Climate Change. Management Solutions and Challenges for a Changing System. By: William Adams. ATOC 4800. 17 April, 2017. Table of Contents. I-Coral Reefs. II-Environmental Threats. A. Climate Change. #. 2. : . SPATIAL VARIATION. MONITORING . and. STATUS OF CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS. Composition. Northern Islands: Volcanic. Southern Islands: Uplifted coral reef limestone (volcanic base). Age. Northern Islands: Youngest. 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.. The Importance of Coral . R. eefs. Coral reefs are like the rainforests of the sea. Biologically diverse. Support 33% of marine fish species. Provides medicines, chemicals, and other resources .. The Importance of Coral Reefs. Based on....... Outline. Importance of coral reefs. D. ifferent types of reefs . Requirements for good coral growth. Recent stresses on coral reefs. Projected effects of climate change . Key management measures. Getting started. With this GEO resource you will be learning about the location and biodiversity of . coral reefs. , their value to us and the environment and threats affecting global reefs today. We will also investigate the response to such threats in term of management.. Guillermo Diaz-. Pulido. , . Laurence J. . McCook, . Sophie . Dove, . Ray . Berkelmans. , . George . Roff. , . David I. . Kline, . Scarla. . Weeks, . Richard D. . Evans, . David H. . Williamson, . Ove.