Features of Coral Reefs
Average Temperature: About 30-21 degrees Celsius
Precipitation: 78.75 inches a year (depends on location)
Sunlight: Constant exposure
Nutrients:
Soil Composition: No real soil. Mostly composed loose carbonate mud from the break up of coral and other shells
Salinity: 30 to 40 parts per thousand
Precipitation: 78.75 inches a year (depends on location)
Sunlight: Constant exposure
Nutrients:
Soil Composition: No real soil. Mostly composed loose carbonate mud from the break up of coral and other shells
Salinity: 30 to 40 parts per thousand
Major Plant Species
Red Algae (Rhodophyta)
Found at many different depths
Several different types: Most common crustose coralline algae
Plays major role in coral reef formation
Found at many different depths
Several different types: Most common crustose coralline algae
Plays major role in coral reef formation
Major Animal Species
Manatees
Related to elephants
Consume large quantities of sea-grasses
Close to becoming an endangered species
Related to elephants
Consume large quantities of sea-grasses
Close to becoming an endangered species
3 Interesting Facts
1. Coral Reefs contain 1/4 of all marine life on the planet
2. The Great Barrier Reef is actually 2000 separate coral reefs that create a large barrier
3. Coral reefs are found in oceans across the world
2. The Great Barrier Reef is actually 2000 separate coral reefs that create a large barrier
3. Coral reefs are found in oceans across the world