Coral reefs are complex marine structures that offer shelter to thousands of different marine animals, while also serving as natural resources. Unfortunately, however, coral reefs can sometimes be fragile ecosystems that must be managed. Coral reefs may seem like intriguing rocks, but they’re actually invertebrates belonging to the Cnidaria phylum–the same category as jellyfish and […]
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Coral reefs are some of the most stunning and diverse natural ecosystems on the planet, supporting thousands of animals. Coral may resemble plants, but they’re actually Cnidarian animals (commonly known as jellyfish and sea anemones). Coral polyps possess stinging cells which spear floating plants and plankton at nighttime for food collection, according to Shedd Aquarium.
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Coral reefs provide shelter and sustenance to millions of marine organisms, from small organisms like planktonic algae to more complex organisms like human beings. They form in shallow ocean waters near the equator and thrive best when warm waters with clear visibility are available. Corals feed off of tiny algae known as Zooxanthellae living within
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Coral reefs are bustling ecosystems. Though covering less than 1% of the ocean surface area, they provide home for millions of fish and other marine life species. Stony corals form hard calcium carbonate structures known as skeletons which may take the shape of towers, domes or fan shapes. Many species live in harmony with microalgae
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