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What does bleaching of coral reefs mean?
Coral reef bleaching is the result of the die-off of certain coral. Coral reef bleaching is the whitening of diverse invertebrate taxa. Coral reef bleaching is caused by various anthropogenic and natural variations in the reef environment including sea temperature, solar irradiance, sedimentation, xenobiotics, subaerial exposure, inorganic nutrients, freshwater dilution, and epizootics.
What happens when the temperature rises above 100 in the coral reef?
It dies, coral bleaching.
Is the Great Barrier Reef suffering from coral bleaching?
Yes.
Is the great coral reef the same as the Great Barrier Reef?
No. A coral reef is just a reef made out of coral. There are many other kinds of reefs. A coral reef is just one kind. The Great Barrier Reef is a specific coral reef. There are many other coral reefs in the world.
What are the threats of coral reef?
coral reef bleaching storms oil spills human intervention over fishing erosion rising sea levels rising sea temperatures
What affects the Great Barrier Reef?
oil spills, coral bleaching, everyday pollution and river run off
What percent of coral reefs were killed by coral bleaching in the Indian Ocean?
The Sea temp increased 2 degrees and 90% of the coral reef around the Indian ocean was killed or bleached
What effects the andros barrier reef?
Factors that affect the Andros Barrier Reef include climate change (coral bleaching and ocean acidification), pollution (runoff, plastic debris), overfishing, and coastal development. These stressors can lead to coral reef decline, loss of biodiversity, and habitat degradation.
What things are bleaching the coral at the Great Barrier Reef?
Many things are causing coral reef to get bleached. I think there are three main causes. For example, by just touching the coral with your hand or feet, kills the coral polyps. Also, overfishing kills it too. However, global warming is warming the water and not letting the coral reef or creatures of the reef survive. So, those are the ways that coral gets bleached! --Michelle from NJ...(6th gradeee)..........<3!
What is the location of Coral Reef Senior High?
Coral Reef Senior High is located in Miami, Florida. Coral Reef High school is rated as a good school with many different activities for students to take part in.
Do coral reef species have a specific climate tolerance?
PURPLE
What causes deterioration of the reef?
Coral reefs are very sensitive to their environment and are greatly affected by pollution. They are also impacted by climate change, which has been cited as a cause of coral bleaching.
