Deep Water Coral Reefs

Question 1

Ecological Features

Answer 1

deep waters - 10,000 feet
cold waters, low as -1
slow growth rate
no photosynthesis = no symbiotic relationship with algae

Question 2

Importance

Answer 2

research
fisheries/food source
carbon sequestration

Question 3

Threats

Answer 3

Ocean acidification
Damaging fishing methods
Oil + gas exploration
Slow growth rate - 10x slower than shallow water

Question 4

Conservation

Answer 4

Designations
Bans on damaging methods

Question 5

Conservation Case Study

Answer 5

protected areas established off the NW coast of Scotland

banning dangerous and harmful fishing methods (bottom trawling)