Coral bleaching

removing one of the major contributions to increased climate change. It may not as important compared to improving the economy and diminishing poverty, but global warming is responsible for many adverse effects, including ocean acidification and coral bleaching. Even if not everyone shares the popular and morally responsible view that humans are mostly accountable for this threatening phenomenon, we should be able to…

northeastern Australia, is the largest living thing on Earth. Stretching over 2300km, this largest marine park reserve covers 348,700 square kilometers. Many breathtaking marine creatures call the Great Barrier Reef home including 600 types of soft and hard corals, more than 100 species of jellyfish, 3000 varieties of mollusks, 500 species of worms, 1625 types of fish, 133 varieties of sharks and rays, and more than 30 species of whales and dolphins. Although most marine reserve parks are set up…

The Great Barrier Reef Do you want a perfect place to vacation that has breathtaking views of some rare, colorful coral? Would you like to dive into salty, blue aqua waters? Do you want to discover some eye-opening mysterious creatures? Then take a trip to Queensland, Australia and check out the Great Barrier Reef! Today, we are going to dive deep into the gorgeous, colorful Great Barrier Reef and learn all about it. Let’s research the reefs protection, figure out how it started, and ponder…

Cyanea can be found in both the Pacific and Indian oceans, starting from Hawaii and stretching all the way to the eastern coast of Africa. One specimen was collected off the edge of Australia by a researcher. The octopus lives in shallow waters in coral reefs. The range of their inhabitants extends from the Red Sea, to Madagascar, to southern Asia. Habitat…

coastal areas are still home to massive mangrove wetlands, tropical wet forests, coastal mountains, and a variety of associated habitats for a diverse range of plants and animals. It has a great variety of marine ecosystems, including many diverse coral reef habitats, extensive grass beds, and more than a dozen enormous estuaries and coastal lagoons. Based on this fact, it can be noted that it has affected the country both positively and negatively since compared to…

group of animals known as Cnidaria which also includes sea anemones and jellyfish Unlike sea anemones corals secrete hard carbonate exoskeletons which support and protect the coral polyps. Most reefs grow best in warm shallow clear sunny and agitated waters aria which also includes sea anemones and jellyfish Unlike sea anemones corals secrete hard carbonate exoskeletons which support and protect the coral polyps Most reefs grow best in warm shallow clear sunny and agitated waters cnidaria are…

Located ten kilometers off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, the diminutive Cozumel, also known as the Island of Swallows, is an underwater marine park that protects the delicate balance of its spectacular coral reefs and its diverse marine life. Whether urban legend, historical fact, or still contested “truth”, many believe that a Frenchman and undersea explorer by the name of Jacques Cousteau put Cozumel on the map when he declared the region the most beautiful scuba diving area in the…

home to over one million people, the most densely populated island of the Ryukyu archipelago, with a vast majority residing in Naha city. Okinawa's islands are comprised of limestone and coral rocks; the limestone formation has resulted in many caves and, because of the vast amount of coral rocks, Okinawa has many coral reefs. The island is home to many sea creatures with an emphasis on the sea turtles which represents a significant figure for Okinawans. The island also has numerous jellyfish,…

TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL JELLYFISH ON THE EARTH Jellyfish are placed in the animal group of Cnidaria. Jellyfish are considered as the most unusual and beautiful creatures of aquatic life. Jellyfish occupies almost all the oceanic water bodies of the world therefore it is really hard to predict the exact population which resides in water bodies. With above 350 various kinds of Jellyfish in the world, here is a list of the Top 10 most beautiful Jellyfish on Earth. 10. RHOPILEMA ESCULENTUM…

Coral reefs and how chemical substances can affect these living organisms is what I decided to base my investigation on. We tend to have a genuine love for coral reefs whenever we view someone’s scuba diving photos. You see the fishes swimming around those coral reefs, but many do not know their purpose. However, it comes down to learning the importance of coral reefs and how to protect these species that are very much a part of our ocean. A coral reef is very important, coral reefs have many…