PPT-Coral Reefs & Lagoons

Cambridge Marine Science AS Level Coral Reefs Coral reefs are the simplest yet some of the most biodiverse and beautiful of marine organisms Coral reefs are called the rainforests of the sea. By: Tatiana Smith. Background of this slide . http://foolishmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/coral-reef-red.jpg. Where are coral reefs found?. Coral Reefs can be found where the red dots are located in the world map. Here is a picture of a coral reef:. to coral reefs from increasing concentrations of dissolved carbon . dioxide. By Miguel Rodriguez. What is a Coral Reef?. Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate exoskeletons secreted by corals, which support and protect the coral polyps.. Rebecca Cebulka. What are Corals?. Marine invertebrates that live in colonies. Similar to anemones. Some can catch small fish and plankton. Typically live in deep ocean. Most obtain nutrients from symbiotic algae which live in the coral’s tissues. 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. . 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 . 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. M. . White. What are Lagoons?. Lagoons are shallow coastal bodies of water separated from the ocean by a series of barrier islands which lie parallel to the . shoreline.. Main Types of Lagoons. L. eaky lagoons. Coming soon SEAT. SHARING FORUMS. MPA FORUM. CORAL REEF SUMMIT. PARA EL MAR. PAMS. INCENTIVES FOR GOOD PERFORMANCE. SINGLE MPA & MPA NETWORKS. LGU MANAGED IN CONJUNCTION W/ LMP . MPA SUPPORT NETWORK & PAMS. #. 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. 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.