Coral Reefs Destruction

Moro Francesco Azcorra Joele

Coral Reef

Destruction

And the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

What are coral reefs?

Coral reefs

Coral reefs are underwater structures created by corals and zooxanthellae. This algae use sunlight to make food for corals.

Coral reefs are some of the richest ecosystems on Earth.

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Causes of destruction

Which are the causes

There are many causes that can provoke the destruction of coral reefs

Global Warming

Pollution

Coastal Development

Ocean Acidification

Overfishing

Coral Diseases

effects of the destruction

impact on human

Around 500 million people rely on coral reefs for food and job.

loss of biodiversity

Coral reefs are house to about 25% of all marine species.

risk of storm damage

Coral reefs are natural barriers and they protect coasts from waves and storms.

solutions

solutions

Coral Restoration

Innovation

Education

MPAs

The Great Coral Reef

Characteristics

the great barrier reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It is about 2300 kilometers long and it has more than 2900 reefs and 900 islands. It is one of the seven natural wonders in the world.

Main Features

Main features

BIODIVERSITY

You can see a lot of protected animals.

There are about 1500 fish species, 400 types of corals and 4000 kinds of mollusks

ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE

It provides a home for many marine animals.

It also protects the Australian coast from storms and it keeps the ocean ecosystem balanced.

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ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE

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It creates jobs for over 60,000 people.

It brings in about 6 billion Australian dollars each year from tourism, fishing, and other activities.

threats

Threats

to the Great Barrier Reef

Coral Bleaching

Pollution

Tropical Storms

Ocean Acidification

Predators

Tourism

Consequences

economic loss

The decline of the reef could reduce tourism and fishing.

loss of biodiversity

Scientists are growing "super corals" to repair damaged areas.

Increased Coastal Risks

Without the reef, Australian coasts are more exposed to storms, erosion, and flooding.

Video tour

Sbiancamento Acido Rinforzo Alluvione Soffocare Minaccia Indebolire Insieme a Offrire

Bleaching Acidic Strengthening Flooding Smother Threat Weaken Along with Provide

New words

Coral Reef Last Overfishing Disease Awareness Behavior Rely Wonder

Corallo Scogliera Durare Pesca eccessiva Malattia Sensibilizzazione Comportamento Affidarsi Meraviglia

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