https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject Cassidy, Isabella, Grayce en-us 2016-12-09 17:25:33 UTC 2025-02-04 20:10:37 UTC hello@padlet.com isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142862043 anthropogenic activities are major threats to coral reefs. Pollution, overfishing, destructive fishing practices using dynamite or cyanide]]> 2016-12-09 17:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142862043 grayce3 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142863869  Land-based runoff can result from dredging, coastal development, agricultural and deforestation activities, and sewage treatment plant operations. This runoff may contain sediments, nutrients, chemicals, insecticides, oil, and debris.]]> 2016-12-09 17:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142863869 isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864091 coral reefs are destroyed when coral heads and brightly-colored reef fishes are collected for the aquarium and jewelry trade]]> 2016-12-09 17:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864091 grayce3 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864239 When some pollutants enter the water, nutrient levels can increase, promoting the rapid growth of algae and other organisms that can smother corals.]]> 2016-12-09 17:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864239 isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864671 2016-12-09 17:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142864671 isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142865618 Fish, corals, and other invertebrates are all taken from reef habitats to serve as aquarium pets or decorative items.]]> 2016-12-09 17:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142865618 isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142866618 Sometimes poisons like cyanide are dumped into the water to stun fish and make them easier to capture. Fishing with cyanide often kills fish, corals, and other forms of wildlife, while degrading the reef habitat itself.]]> 2016-12-09 17:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142866618 isavfdz https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142867406 2016-12-09 17:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142867406 grayce3 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142868364 2016-12-09 17:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/142868364 csb5900 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/143189350 Ways you can protect coral on land is by conserving water. By carpooling, biking, walking, or riding the bus to reduce pollution. You can dispose of trash properly and learn what is th best products to put on your lawn that wont harm them once run off puts the lawn chemicals in the water system. And you cna support reef-friendly businesses. And you cna plant trees that help stop run off.]]> 2016-12-12 17:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/143189350 csb5900 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/143191396 Ways you can protect coral in the water is by practicing safe diving and snorkeling. You can also volunteer for reef clean up.]]> 2016-12-12 17:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/143191396 grayce3 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/146053452 2017-01-09 17:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/146053452 grayce3 https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/146055132 2017-01-09 17:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/grayce3/edwardsproject/wish/146055132