Coral reefs are found where the ocean water temperature is not less than 21°C, where there is a firm substratum, and where the seawater is not rendered too dark by excessive amounts of river-borne sediment. They will not grow in very deep water, so a platform within 30 to 40 meters ...
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Why are coral reefs important? Coral reefs support a fourth of all marine species, as well as half a billion people worldwide. They serve as barriers to protect coastlines from the storms. They provide billions of dollars from tourism, fishing and other trade. They are als...
Western Mexico, Micronesia, Indonesia and parts of Australia have high human dependence and will likely face severe combined threats. As a region, Southeast Asia is particularly at risk. Many of the countries most dependent upon coral reef ecosystems are places for which we have the least robust...
根据划线单词上一句Coral reefs are massively decreasing globally,and some scientists say we could lose 70-90% of our reefs due to warming ocean waters.(全球范围内的珊瑚礁正在大量减少,一些科学家表示,由于海水变暖,我们可能会失去70-90%的珊瑚礁)可知,划线单词"that"指的正是上一句...
A. Coral reefs B. Alpine regions C. Mangrove swamps D. Urban areas 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 D。珊瑚礁主要面临海水温度上升等问题。高山地区主要面临冰川融化等问题。红树林沼泽主要面临海平面上升等问题。城市地区极端天气事件正变得越来越常见。反馈...
Wuzhizhou IslandWuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba. Divers will appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, where coral reefs host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as Goddess Ma
Some of these tiny islands and atolls are uninhabited, but visitors are increasingly being drawn to the rich abundance of marine life and gorgeous coral reefs that can be seen in the waters offshore. Read more: https://www.belizehub.com/about-us/belize/belize-islands-and-atolls/ Caye ...
Reef breaks—where the ocean meets its toughest critics: the rocks and coral. Often considered the most dangerous type of break, the coral reef in particular. Rocky reefs can be covered by seagrass, making them a bit more forgiving if you happen to make contact. However, sea urchins are fa...
The 15 islands that make up the Cook Islands are spread out over approximately 770,000 square miles of ocean but only have a combined landmass of 92! This paradise offers lush mountains, stunning coral reefs, and crystal lagoons. The main island Rarotonga has been called ‘Heaven on Earth’...