Habitat Destruction Padlet by Darius Alexander

Filipino Coral Reefs, Philippines

dalexan14 — 2024-02-12 14:35:00 UTC

Coral Reef Ecosystems

dalexan14 — 2024-02-12 14:41:38 UTC

Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Coral polyps, the animals primarily responsible for building reefs, can take many forms: large reef building colonies, graceful flowing fans, and even small, solitary organisms.

Harmful fishing practices, overfishing, sedimentation, has caused damage and complete loss of reef areas.

dalexan14 — 2024-02-13 13:48:05 UTC

Endangered Species

dalexan14 — 2024-02-13 13:59:45 UTC

While the Coral Reef has the most diverse ecosystem over any other area in the world and thousands of species require it for survival, reef sharks and rays are the main ones in danger of extinction.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-35091-x#:~:text=Alongside%20marine%20mammals%2C%20sharks%20and,groups%20found%20on%20coral%20reefs.

Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF)

dalexan14 — 2024-02-13 14:10:39 UTC

Implications Of The Loss Of Biodiversity

dalexan14 — 2024-02-13 14:18:05 UTC

Coral Reefs provide jobs for local communities, and offer opportunities for recreation. They are also a source of food and new medicines. Over half a billion people depend on reefs for food, income, and protection.

The Biggest Coral Reef Restoration Effort In The World!

dalexan14 — 2024-02-13 14:20:18 UTC