Coral Bleaching is the result of algae not properly doing there job when interacting with the reef corals. This causes a problem because then the corals will not be able to photosynthesize or be protected from the UV rays without the algae. Because of this, I believe most of corals that are being affected by bleaching would be in warm climates, such as near the equator, and they would most likely be in shallower water. This is because the sun will make them much more vulnerable to the UV ways when they are in the warmer climate and when they do not have the water’s protection. This is a problem because bleaching will lead to the coral reefs dying, which will also lead to many organisms losing their habitat. Humans must find a way to solve this problem because of this. For instance, they could pass laws to not allow boats on the waters where coral reefs that are in danger. This will help the coral reefs because by boating, they will only be exposed to more problems, such as polluting. If a community does not allow boating, it will aid the coral reefs by not creating other problems for them as well as bleaching.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Coral Bleaching
Please comment DIRECTLY on this posting.
a. What oceanic region of the world do you think is currently susceptible to coral bleaching? Why so?
b. Is there anything that humans can do to prevent coral bleaching? Explain/describe.
After you respond, check out the following article and see how your thoughts match those of the current studies being conducted on corals!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090725120003.htm
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