How does coastal development impact the reefs? http://www.givethereefabreak.org/reef-facts/ * The growth of coastal cities and towns generates a range of threats to nearby coral reefs. * Where space is limited‚ airports and other construction projects may be built on land reclaimed from the sea. * Sensitive habitats can be destroyed or disturbed by dredging activities necessary for these developments. * Dredging for deep-water channels or marinas‚ and the dumping of waste
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Current and Future Status of Coral Reefs in Malaysia Abstract: Coral reefs‚ also known as the rainforest of ocean‚ are the most productive and biologically rich ecosystem on earth (McAllister‚ 1995). Coral reefs are an important source of food and income to millions of people that are living near coast (Burke‚ et al.‚ 2002). There are about 540 species of hard corals that have been identified in Malaysia in total and there are more than 90% of the country’s reefs are situated off the coast of
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people. The multi-colors of the corals‚ the unique sea creatures and many more have been candy for the eyes and inspiring to the people. But if people like it so much‚ why do they let it slowly disappear? Right now Indonesia’s Coral Reefs are decreasing in a rapid pace. The main causes are dynamite fishing and demands of reef products. According to the Oceanology Study and Development Centre of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)‚ 70% of Indonesia’s coral reefs are in a very bad condition
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2010 PO Box #6334 Coral Reefs: Destroying Ancient Beauty‚ an Ethical Problem Coral reefs are some of the world’s liveliest‚ diverse‚ and most remarkable ecosystems on the planet. From the most well known Great Barrier reef‚ to other reefs that occupy seashores‚ coral reefs remain one of the world’s natural habitats that rival the rainforests in their longevity and life. Something that has seemingly been taken advantage of by tourists and nature lovers alike‚ the coral reefs may be disappearing
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Bibliography: "Coral Reefs." Global Issues in Context Online Collection. Detroit: Gale‚ 2013. Global Issues In Context. Web. 21 May 2013. "AIDS/HIV." Global Issues in Context Online Collection. Detroit: Gale‚ 2013. Global Issues In Context. Web. 20 May 2013. Centers for
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it. Coral reefs get hit hard by the temperature of the water getting warmer. “Warming of as little as 1°C causes coral bleaching‚ a state in which the tissues of the coral become colorless because of the loss of the zooxanthellae”(Hoegh-Guldberg‚Donner‚pg. 9‚ par 3). This bleaching can stress the reefs and this can effect important functions of the coral. “Moderate bleaching results in stress that causes reduced growth rates and reproductive output‚ whereas severe bleaching results in coral death
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Coral reefs and how chemical substances can affect these living organisms is what the research is conducted on. We tend to have a genuine love for coral reefs whenever we view someone’s scuba diving photos. Seeing fishes swim around coral reefs is what many assume is the purpose of the reefs‚ but many do not know their real purpose. However‚ it comes down to learning the importance of coral reefs and how to protect these species that are very much a part of our ocean. This investigation is important
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Battle of the Coral Sea Research Paper The Battle of the Coral Sea is a significant four-day World War II skirmish that took place in May 1942 II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia. Occurring only five months after the surprise Japanese attack on American forces at Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii‚ and a month before the decisive battle at Midway‚ it was one of the first naval battles fought in the Pacific during World War II. It also marks the
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the declining state of Thailand’s coral reefs in relation to its continually growing tourism industry‚ and discuss the reasons for this negative environmental effect. It will then go on to explore the methods of sustainable tourism employed by other nations who are suffering the same problems‚ and judge to what extent‚ and with how much success‚ these methods could be integrated into the Thai system. Tourism is having a major negative environmental impact on coral reefs and the marine life that habituate
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Coral Snake or Milk Snake Many people find it difficult to determine a coral snake from the milk snake (also known as the scarlet snake) because‚ they are so much alike. Being able to distinguish the coral from the milk snake is very important and could become the matter of life or death especially if accidentally bitten. Although the coral snake and milk snake share many similarities‚ they certainly have their differences as well. Milk snakes are appealing to the eye in relevance to their size
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