Coral reefs Flashcards
1
Q
What are zooxanthellae?
A
algea that lives in side coral and photosynthesis
2
Q
What are two types of coral?
A
hard coral, soft coral
3
Q
What environment do corals need?
A
shallow water, water temp warm enough 25-29degrees
4
Q
What are threats to coral?
A
-hurricanes
-overfishing
-global warming
-coastal development
-ocean acidification
5
Q
What are the three types of coral reef?
A
fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atolls
6
Q
How are warming oceans affecting coral reefs?
A
Pushes coral to their thermal limits which causes their algae to. be evicted or coral bleaching
7
Q
How much of marine life live in Great Barrier Reef?
A
More then 25%
