Coral Reefs Flashcards
1
Q
Why are they important?
A
Biodiversity as 25% of species are found here Reefs shelter coasts from waves Rich fish stocks Turn co2 into their hard shell Economic value
2
Q
Threats?
A
Global warming
El Niño
Overfishing
Pollution
3
Q
What is happening to the reefs?
A
In 09 the wild had lost 20% of reefs and if food webs collapse than they will become extinct
4
Q
What are they?
A
Colonies of coral animals in shallow tropical marine waters between 25-29 degrees Celsius which are highly sensitive to change in temp and water quality
