Coral reefs are considered to be at the epicentre of marine ecology; however, their existence is threatened due to a plethora of anthropogenic and natural causes. Comment.
Introduction
Coral seeds are formed by the symbiotic relations hip of polyps and zooxanthellae. They are termed as the 'rainforest of the oceans'.
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They are considered to be at the epicentre of marine ecology due to the following: (1) Supports large number of marine species – as habitat. ii Major producer of nutrients for the marine species. iii Acts as indicator of ocean health. iv Protects and prevents species from hazards. However, they have been threatened by plethora of causes.
oil spills and surface run-off damaging the corals. iv Use of coral reefs to manufacture limestone. Measures to prevent the damages and restore health: i Fulfilling the NDC targets, reducing emissions and moving towards net-zero ii Use of technology to restore corals Eg Biorock technology. iii Preservation of coral reefs by declaring them protected. Coral reefs from important part of marine ecology and must be protected from the devastating effects.
Conclusion
Coral reefs from important part of marine ecology and must be protected from the devastating effects.
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Diagram
Flowchart showing the process: Greenhouse gases → Absorbed by oceans → Formation of carbonic acid in the ocean, with a separate arrow showing Coral bleaching ← Dissolving of calcium carbonate shell
ADITYA VIKRAM AGARWAL
Biodiversity and Environment
Coastal Ecosystem
Coral reefs and marine ecology
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