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19 juil. 2024 · Learn about coral reefs, the complex features formed by algae and coral polyps in shallow ocean areas. Explore their types, distribution, diversity, and challenges from climate change and human activities.
- Threats to Coral Reefs
Coral reef - Pollution, Overfishing, Climate Change: A...
- Geochemistry of Reefs
Coral reef - Geochemistry, Ecosystems, Biodiversity: Minute...
- Platform Reef
Platform reef, a coral reef found on continental shelves and...
- Origin and Development of Reefs
Coral reefs are best developed where the mean annual surface...
- Threats to Coral Reefs
18 juil. 2024 · International CoralReef Initiative. A global partnership for the preservation of the world’s coral reefs and associated ecosystems. What We Do. David Hannan / Coral Reef Image Bank. Do not miss. Call for Data – Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025. ICRI Coral Bleaching Hub.
Il y a 1 jour · Corals are colonial marine invertebrates within the class Anthozoa of the phylum Cnidaria. They typically form compact colonies of many identical individual polyps. Coral species include the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans and secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.
Il y a 3 jours · The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi).
2 juil. 2024 · ENVIRONMENT. The race to create climate-resilient coral—before it's too late. In Australia, researchers are pioneering new methods to fortify coral reefs in a warming world. These tiny algae...
19 juil. 2024 · Coral reefs are best developed where the mean annual surface water temperatures are approximately 23–25 °C (73–77 °F). No significant reefs occur where such temperatures fall below about 18 °C (about 64 °F), although a few reef coral species can exist in temperatures considerably below this.
15 juil. 2024 · What is the #1 coral reef in the world? The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef on Earth. It’s found off the northeast coast of Australia and stretches over 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles). What is the oldest coral reef in the world? The Chazy Fossil Reef is known as the oldest diverse fossil reef in the whole world.
