1.1. The importance of coral reefs Although they make up only 0.2% in area of the marine environment, coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystems of the ocean, estimated to harbour around one third of all described marine species (Reaka-Kudla, 1997, Reaka-Kudla, 2001), most of which ar...
The darkish colour and smell of rotten eggs emanating from sediments collected at Tabua Sands suggests anoxic conditions at shallow sediment depth. This is in contrast to the clean white sediments encountered at Maui Bay indicating healthier coral reefs, which shows the importance and success of ...
The economic importance of coral reefs A lot of people around the world are dependent, or partly dependent, on coral reefs for their livelihoods. They often live adjacent to the reef, and their livelihood revolves around the direct extraction, processing and sale of reef resources such as shell...
The Importance of Coral Reef Conservation Coral reefs are often referred to as the "rainforests of the sea" due to their incredible biodiversity and vital role in supporting marine life. These delicate ecosystems are home to a wide variety of marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding...
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1In most places, coral-reef gleaning is normally carried out by men. 2Involvement in coral-reef-based occupations raises the status of women. 3Coral reefs provide valuable learning opportunities for young children. 4The women of Ulithi Atoll have some control over how fish catches are shared ...
@江苏朗阁外语留学中心雅思阅读economic importance of coral reefs 江苏朗阁外语留学中心 这篇文章主要讲了珊瑚礁在很多地区产量富足,有重要的经济价值,给当地人民生活提供了保障,同时还为当地人提供了富有营养的食物。文章还提到了珊瑚礁在渔业、旅游业等方面的作用,以及人类活动对珊瑚礁的影响。
(2005). Functions and socio-economic importance of coral reefs and lagoons and implications for sustainable management, vase study of Moorea, French Polynesia. Wageningen, Wageningen university, Master thesis, 147 p.Charles, M. 2005. Functions and socioeconomic importance of coral ...
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Corals occupy less than 0.1% of the earth's surface. Yet, the four different types of coral reefs provide habitats for more than one million fish species and other animals. This section explains the most pressing problems faced by vulnerable corals with a list of easy ways to help protect ...