PPT-sunscreens and coral reefs

Janet StaplesEdwards MD coral damage pollution acidity warmer temperatures overfishing and invasive species sunscreens 14000 tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers every year xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. 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:. 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.. 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). 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. 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. 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.. 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. Environmental Factors Affecting Corals. Water Motion. Depth: photic vs aphotic zone & water motion. Sedimentation. Salinity: . 32-35. o. /. oo. Temperature: . 18-32 . o. C. Tidal fluctuations. Nutrients: . 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. 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. #. 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.. Bonitz. Distribution . Fringing Reefs . Barrier reef. Coral Atolls. Light . Temperature. Water . Movement. Salinity. Oxygen . Physical . and Chemical Conditions. Resident Fish. Resident Corals . Over Fishing . 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.