Reefs

The Great Barrier Reef is by far one of the most know things that Australia is known for. Off the coast of Queensland in Australia. The largest living thing on Earth covering over 135,000 miles and in some areas being a little over 40 miles wide. There are over 2,000 different species living in the coral reef. Having 6 types of Sea Turtles, 17 types of Sea Snakes, and over 1,500 different species of fish. Then there…

producers include zooplankton, coral polyps, sponges, mollusks, sea urchins, and small fish. Secondary consumers in the community will feed on the primary consumers and usually include larger reef fish and sea turtles. The fourth trophic level consists of the tertiary consumers, which include larger predators such as reef sharks (Tropic Structure,…

The coral reefs of the world are home to extremely diverse species that rely on the coral reef for many different functions. The Eucrossorhinus dasypogon (tasselled wobbegong) is native to the Great Barrier Reef off of the north coast of Australia and relies on the coral reef for camouflage for hunting as well as for protection from predation from larger fish or marine mammals [4]. Habitat loss…

the second largest living coral reef in the world; it’s called the Mesoamerican Reef System. Here on the island, protection of this international treasure is entrusted to the Roatan Marine Park. Christi Etches: The Mesoamerican Reef System starts from Quintana Roo in Mexico, and it comes all the way down past Belize, past the little nook of Guatemala and onto the northern coast of Honduras. It’s the second largest barrier reef in the world. Narrator: The reef covers more than 1,000…

“As for the United States, the main mission has been to make these artificial reefs in hope of improving the catch for fisherman. Some items used for these artificial reefs in the United States are old cars, waste products, tires to automobiles, and oil and gas platforms. The products the United States have used, have brought up environmental concerns and thus, resulting in a shift toward the construction of artificial reefs with concrete”…

learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity” (Edward Owen Wilson, 2006). The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981 and stretches for more than 2300 kilometres along the northeast coast of Australia, including an area of about 347 800 square kilometres of seabed. It is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world with 2500 coral reefs and is home to more than 1500 species of fish and 5000 species of mollusc. Approximately 215 species of…

an artificial reef is more effective and profitable than counting beach replenishment. The management strategy, building an artificial reef offshore can help prevent damage to the popular beach and increase economic rates. When the reef is in place, ocean life begins to rebuild their lives in the artificial Reef. They create beautiful locations for Scuba diving and snorkeling, which attracts more tourists, which then open new jobs for those in need. Even though artificial reefs are built with…

If, all of a sudden, one specific type of species decreases immensely in amount, this phenomenon will undoubtedly affect other living creatures that is also on the food chain as an inevitable outcome of the operation of food chain. The Great Barrier Reef is not an exception. The reduction in the number of desired fish resulting from overfishing will influence other species in the ecosystem…

beautiful painting. We weren’t the only ones at the reef embracing its beauty. All of us had the same intentions that day. We geared up with our equipment to begin our adventure exploring the oceans reef. I put on my polarized jet black mask over my head, and jet black snorkel fins, and dove right into the soft crisp water. It was the most amazing beautiful place I have ever laid my eyes on. I began my journey deep down below 10 feet under; the reef had stretched for miles…

frequently as they study, make decisions, and deal with relationships. When they are feeling stressed out, they often lose the ability to control their emotions and actions, which can lead to serious consequences. In The Fifth Rule, the main character, Reef Kennedy, a former nineteen-year-old offender, was feeling stressed out after ruining everything when he was trying to do his best for things he cares for: What had Catherine Powell called him? Frank’s biggest mistake. So what does he have to…