Coral bleaching

CORAL REEF DIVING IS AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE TO MOST SCUBA DIVERS. BUT LIKE IT OR NOT, SCUBA DIVERS ARE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WORLD’S CORAL REEFS. Scientific evidence shows that divers are directly and/or indirectly responsible for damaging the reef life with some of their thoughtless behaviors. Not to say that all divers are harming reef life intentionally. But due to some divers’ lack of proper training, it is done unknowingly at times. Coral reef diving possesses some unique…

been effect dramatically. There are three main factors that affect the reef. Pollution is the largest occurring factor. Pollution that we cause from the land is entering the reef causing the water to become unsanitary and dirty. To grow and thrive coral reef it is essential that the water situation is clear and salty water that has low levels of phosphorus and nitrogen. This is impossible to accomplish if pollution is infecting our reefs. People are also using the ocean to dump materials…

sponges. The Hawksbill turtle feeds on sponges and they are also omnivorous and will also eat mollusks, marine algae, crustaceans, sea urchins, fish, and jellyfish. Without them, sponges have the ability to overgrow corals and suffocate the reefs. Hawksbill are important inhabitants of coral reefs. It’s estimated that one turtle one turtle can consume 1,000 pounds of sponges per year. Sponges contain toxic chemical compounds which accumulate in the animal’s tissues because of the Hawksbill…

the deep ocean floor, it originates from the slow dissolution of diatom remains along with their high productivity in some surface waters, both of which build up the ooze (149). Another sediment to note is coral sand, which comprises of coral bits and foraminiferan/other calcareous remains (“Coral”). Having the highest density…

In contrast to many other countries, Australia contains a massive amount of continuous costal lines stretched out all over the country. The vast coastline consists of approximately sixty thousand kilometres. In order to protect and maintain this coast line, costal management plans must be put into action. Costal management is the act of proposing and taking into action ideas in which help to maintain costal areas. Most of the Australian coast holds many financial benefits in regards to its…

magnificent beauty. Within the park’s boundaries lie protected bays of crystal blue waters abundant with coral reef life, white- powdery- sand beaches shaded by tropical trees. National Park encompasses 60 %of the actual land area. Much of the islands waters, coral reefs, and shorelines are protected by inclusion within the park and this was expanded with the creation of the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument in 2001. The Virgin Island National Park provides endless discovery and…

My future plans involve attending Western Washington University and becoming a marine biologist. While attending Western, I plan to pursue a degree in marine biology. Also, I want to take part in their Marine Science Scholars Program to earn credits and gain experience in the field of marine biology. During my sophomore or junior year, I plan to study abroad so I can expand my knowledge on the different marine ecosystems around the world. Participating in these different activities will…

Part C (Identify several biotic factors and describe how they affect Nemo and Marlin's ability to survive) Biotic factors that impact Marlin and Nemo’s survival are: Coral (A good hiding place from predators), Anemone (A clown fishes’ home), plants (like seaweed which produce food), predators (such as barracuda, pelican, seagull, crabs, sharks, which all are threats to a clown fishes' life), and bacteria. Part D (Describe…

The Reef is home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 215 species of birds, 30 species of dolphins and whales, 133 varieties of sharks and rays, 600 plus types of soft and hard corals, 14 species of sea snakes, and six of the world’s seven marine turtle species. (“The Facts”). “The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was created in 1975 through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act” (“Great Barrier Reef”). “Most of the Reef is part…

ecosystems, and the species within them. Coral Reefs Coral reefs are valuable resources for ocean life. Coral and algae have a symbiotic relationship, with the algae living in the coral and being the primary food source for the coral. As a consequence, this symbiotic relationship provides habitats for small fish and plants due to the abundance of food found in the coral. Many species rely on the coral in order to have a home and food to survive. Not only do coral reefs provide invaluable…