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- 1. Coral reefs By: Lysa Ritson Period: 2nd Date: 5/08/09
- 2. Salinity: 35 parts per thousand Temperature: 28°C
- 3. Flamboyant Cuttlefish Genus/Species: Metasepia pfefferiCarnivore
- 5. Sea turtle Chelonia mydas
- 10. Premnas biaculeatus Maroon clown fish Premnas biaculeatus Omnivore mutualism
- 11. Gnathiid isopod Parasite * Feeds on fish blood
- 12. Predation Crown-of-thorns starfish are voracious predators that can wipe out large areas of coral reef. An individual can consume up to 6 square meters of living reef per year.
- 14. Red Algae • Kappaphycus cottonii
- 15. Blue Green Algae • Cyanobacteria
- 16. hyperiid amphipod • Hyperia macrocephala
- 20. Competition between soft and hard coral Soft Coral Hard Coral
- 21. Some facts about coral reefs • Fact: Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems on Earth. • Fact: Coral reefs are the largest living structure on the planet. • Fact: Although coral reefs cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, they are home to 25% of all marine fish species. • Fact: 500 million people rely on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods.
- 22. • Fact: Without the existence of coral reefs, parts of Florida would be under water. • Fact: Coral reefs have been used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, cardiovascular diseases and ulcers. • Fact: Corals' porous limestone skeletons have been used for human bone grafts. • Fact: It is estimated that coral reefs provide $375 billion per year around the world in goods and services. • Fact: If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050.
Editor's Notes
- Immediately recognised by its brilliant colour pattern of deep maroon to black, yellow and red pigment. Has two large dorsal fins and a ventral keel. Reaches a maximum length of 100mm. Found in Australia, Arafura Sea and Philippines.
- The pygmy seahorse is undoubtedly one of the most well camouflaged species in the oceans and in coral reefs.
- Premnas biaculeatus
- Fact: Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems on Earth. Fact: Coral reefs are the largest living structure on the planet. Fact: Although coral reefs cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, they are home to 25% of all marine fish species. Fact: 500 million people rely on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods. Fact: Coral reefs form natural barriers that protect nearby shorelines from the eroding forces of the sea, thereby protecting coastal dwellings, agricultural land and beaches. Fact: Without the existence of coral reefs, parts of Florida would be under water. Fact: Coral reefs have been used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, cardiovascular diseases and ulcers. Fact: Corals' porous limestone skeletons have been used for human bone grafts. Fact: It is estimated that coral reefs provide $375 billion per year around the world in goods and services. Fact: If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050.