Corals are tiny animals that make skeletons big enough to be seen from space. See how to build an entire reef with a coffee cup, juice cup and plumeria flowe...
Tiny coral polyps build the massive structure of the reef. There are 4 main types of coral reef: fringing reef; barrier reef; atoll; and patch reef. As reefs...
Coral reefs are becoming unproductive just when we need them the most. Reefs supply millions with food and other resources. This ecosystem is facing greater ...
Coral reefs stop waves from destroying coastal property. Coral reefs buffer coastlines from the pounding of waves by absorbing most of the waves force. This ...
Coral reefs are home to a ¼ of all marine species, yet they cover less that 1/10th of the surface of the worlds oceans. Coral polyps create the conditions ne...
The popularity of coral reefs can threaten its sustainability. Coastal development can damage nearby coral reefs. Construction debris can smother coral and i...
Wave action creates a series of different habitats on a reef. These habitats help to create diversity. Waves create 3 main zones on a coral reef: Fore reef; ...
Healthy coral reefs supply plenty of fish; damaged reefs dont. Ecosystems can supply a certain amount of food sustainably. Take food faster than it regenerat...
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These enigmatic giants glide through tropical waters filtering the ocean through gaping mouths. Unlike most rays, manta rays swim in open waters filter feedi...
What happens to the delicate larvae of ocean creatures when they are exposed to increasing acid levels in the ocean? Stanford University and Bodega Marine La...
Global warming is transforming our environment. The temperature, acidity and water level of the ocean is rising. These changes are increasing in speed and ma...
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