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Coral Reefs Destruction
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Coral Reef
Destruction
And the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Moro Francesco Azcorra Joele
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
Coastal Development
Pollution
Global Warming
Ocean Acidification
Coral Diseases
Overfishing
effects of the destruction
impact on human
Around 500 million people rely on coral reefs for food and job.
risk of storm damage
Coral reefs are natural barriers and they protect coasts from waves and storms.
loss of biodiversity
Coral reefs are house to about 25% of all marine species.
solutions
solutions
MPAs
Education
Innovation
Coral Restoration
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
ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE
BIODIVERSITY
It creates jobs for over 60,000 people.
It provides a home for many marine animals.
You can see a lot of protected animals.
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It brings in about 6 billion Australian dollars each year from tourism, fishing, and other activities.
It also protects the Australian coast from storms and it keeps the ocean ecosystem balanced.
There are about 1500 fish species, 400 types of corals and 4000 kinds of mollusks
threats
Threats
to the Great Barrier Reef
Pollution
Tropical Storms
Coral Bleaching
Tourism
Predators
Ocean Acidification
Consequences
economic loss
The decline of the reef could reduce tourism and fishing.
Increased Coastal Risks
Without the reef, Australian coasts are more exposed to storms, erosion, and flooding.
loss of biodiversity
Scientists are growing "super corals" to repair damaged areas.
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Sbiancamento Acido Rinforzo Alluvione Soffocare Minaccia Indebolire Insieme a Offrire
Corallo Scogliera Durare Pesca eccessiva Malattia Sensibilizzazione Comportamento Affidarsi Meraviglia
Coral Reef Last Overfishing Disease Awareness Behavior Rely Wonder
Bleaching Acidic Strengthening Flooding Smother Threat Weaken Along with Provide