Coral Reefs Negatively Affected By Our Environment

Coral reefs not only protect coastlines and beaches from wave damage and erosion, but also are the basis for the fishing and tourism industries. Dying reefs is a worldwide problem, and evidence shows that 10% of the entire world’s coral has died, and 60% will die by 2020 if existing conditions continue (NOAA 2000). The reason that the Australian Great Barrier Reef is so important is because not only is it the largest barrier reef in the world, but it is also one of the most evolved models of how to best manage and protect the world’s largest reef system (Ornitz 1996). It extends for 2,340 kilometers (km), covers 345,000 square km and contains 2,900 reefs, 300 coral cays and 600 continental islands (White 1999). Historically, it has been ahead of the rest of the world in terms of recognizing and addressing problems associated with reef degradation.

In addition, the research article illustrates how bleaching of the coral reefs is a global issue with findings that imply that all regions in which coral reefs are located are equally affected with the decline of the coral reef in one given area. Likewise, findings in the research article show that coral reef decline is not limited to regional stressors, but also human impacts such as sedimentation as a result of urban development. The main issue discussed in the article is emphasized in the research article, suggesting the urgent need to implement policies to conserve coral reefs. Both articles touch upon the fact that coral reefs can grow back, however in the research articles one finding implies how coral reefs take a noteworthy amount of time to grow and gain its normal composition. Ultimately, the research article does not contradict the news article, but instead compliments the news article and reaffirms the growing issue of coral reef decline as a result of climate events and human

Coral Reefs ecosystems only covered two tracks up to the 1970-80’s and they were biological and geological. From those years, we have been able to study and learn more about coral reefs. We have found that these reefs exist and a continued form such as none reef-building coral ecosystems can have fast structures being built. There is still quite a bit of things we will need to learn such as determining if coral communities are dependent on the abilities of reef building. They are used for structure and providing space to the ecosystem of the reef itself, having biodiversity, and to support the reef in all capabilities. Coral reefs are one of the most distinguish ecosystem in the world, but these are getting threatened by ocean acidification.

In a conclusion, coral reefs has contributed a lot not only for the aquatic and marine organisms but to human in economy sector too. Mostly organisms in the ocean depends on coral reefs for food, protection from predators and interaction between organisms that lived in the coral reefs. Example of interaction that can be seen in coral reefs is mutualism. In The Great Barrier Reefs, mutualism interaction can be observed between the sea anemone and clownfish. Both organisms obtained benefits as sea anemone is an ideal home for clownfish for protection whereas clownfish helps to lure other fishes to come closer so that sea anemone can catch them for foods (CAC, n.d.). If the coral reefs are affected, it will causing the imbalance of ecosystem

Coral reefs provide important ecosystem goods and services, such as fisheries and tourism, and have great cultural value. However, human impacts such as climate change, overfishing, pollutant run-off, coral harvesting and recreational fishing have significant effects on the regenerative processes of coral reef species and are increasing the prevalence of coral bleaching events. Human impacts can be categorised into two categories; acute, which are brief disturbances that occur suddenly, and chronic which have long-term impacts and are often difficult to stop. Due to human disturbances, the dominance of corals in the marine ecosystem is slowly drifting away to seaweed or other non-coral

reefs are facing in the today's society is coral reef bleaching, which literally turns a coral reef into

Humans have a very large effect on the ecosystems of coral reefs. Sensitivity of coral reefs causes them to be more susceptible to harmful anthropogenic practices. Some of these are sedimentation, global warming, recreational activities, poison fishing, blast fishing practices, water pollution, and coral mining. All of these very different practices can effectively end up with the same results; the mortality of coral reefs around the world. Coral reefs are an important ecosystem of the world, and support many different industries and millions of people.

Coral reefs are fundamental in providing oxygen to millions of people around the world. They don’t just provide oxygen, they provide food and shelter to millions of fish in the ocean. They are so abundant that according to The Associated Press, Coral reefs are considered “underwater rainforests.” Unfortunately, these reefs are dying out. Due to global warming and rising ocean temperatures, these corals are becoming stressed and weak. The Associated Press claims, “The world has lost roughly half its coral reefs in the last 30 years.” Losing the coral reefs would seriously hurt the world’s population of plants, animals, and humans. Coral reefs provide some of the ingredients found in medicine we use each day. Some ingredients from these reefs

Coral reefs are diverse marine ecosystems that provide habitats to a wide range of organisms (Mulhall 2009). Today, they are faced with the largest threat to their existence since the 200-300 million years ago in which they first emerged on Earth (Mulhall 2009). Since coral ecosystems are in rapid decline, sustaining these ecosystems is becoming a viable goal for both national and international organizations as an increasing number of nations across the world are being affected by their degradation (Mulhall 2009). Although initiatives are being taken to preserve coral ecosystems, the global society must continue to take more effective measures in order to preserve the world’s reefs and ensure that the benefits and

The deterioration of coral reefs is mainly linked to human activities – 88% of coral reefs are threatened through various reasons as

If I was a defense attorney arguing in court for protecting a coral reef from harmful human activities, I would give the following three arguments for the defense of this ecosystem. First, coral reefs are stunning and beautiful natural wonders, but they provide important ecosystem and economic services. If human were to destroy them, no one will ever be able to capture the beauty of them, but more importantly, touring companies would go out of business with no coral reefs to tour. Second, coral reefs protect 15% of the world’s coastlines from erosion caused by battering waves and storms. Without coral reefs, many our beaches will be damaged. Lastly, coral reefs provide habitats for one-quarter of all marine organisms, and they produce about one-tenth of the global fish catch. The species living in coral reefs around the world could suffer major problems including

They are home to a quarter of all marine species, yet occupy only 0.2% of the ocean. Coral reefs thrive in warm, shallow waters that provide shelter for many different forms of bacteria, fungi, seaweeds, reptiles, mammals, crustaceans and over 4,000 species of fish. According to the ecologist Renee Cho, “The reefs hold an annual global economic value of $375 billion, providing food and resources for over 500 million people in 94 countries and territories” (Cho). However, the reefs are in a detrimental crisis that could end in chaos. Coral bleaching is occurring around the world. Heat stress from global warming triggers the symbiotic relationship between polyps and zooxanthellae to collapse. This results in the expel of photosynthetic algae, leaving them bleached white. The coral reefs are in great danger and humanity is the one to blame. The best way to save what is left of the reefs is to reduce our man-made contributions to global warming and reconstruct new reefs before it is too late.

Only, due to the constant stream of warm tropical water coming from the Caribbean, South Africa and the bay of Florida mixing with the waters from the Gulf of Mexico, which also create the tropical air temperature and humidity can they tolerate this location. When these two significantly, differently tempered water streams merge they create gyres (spiraling water currents). Kind of like an underwater hurricane.

Ground water contamination, damage to coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangrove ecosystems, salinization of soils and damage to vegetation, tsunami-generated waste and debris, impacts on sewage collection and treatment systems, damage to protected areas, coastline erosion and inundation, changes in river hydrology, and loss of livelihoods based on natural resources or ecosystem services are all examples of damage caused by a tsunami.

Coral reefs provide coastal protection as they stop and lower wave action and erosion in shallow shores which prevents damage to any nearby properties