10 surprising facts about coral reefs... - The Reef-World ...
2021年1月5日 · The colourful ecosystems can be found all over the world but many are sadly at risk of destruction due to a number of easily avoidable issues. Check out below our 10 cool coral facts and the easy steps you can take to ensure coral reefs can continue to thrive.
Coral reef facts for kids! - National Geographic Kids
Learn about coral reefs in our coral reef facts for kids. What are coral reefs and where are they found? What lives inside coral reefs?
20 Coral Reef Facts You Need to Know | Fact Retriever
2019年12月8日 · Known as rainforests of the sea, coral reefs are wondrous, beautiful, and fragile. Learn amazing coral reef facts, conservation efforts, biology, and more.
What is a Coral Reef? - NASA
2024年10月15日 · A coral reef is a term used to describe the collective structure of hard corals that help shape a coral reef ecosystem. “A coral reef is a reef whose main structure is made by living organisms, in this case corals,” said Torres-Pérez.
12 interesting coral reef facts - Ocean Generation
2023年9月26日 · Coral reefs are one of the most indispensable ecosystems on Earth. What makes corals are so brightly coloured? Why do they turn white when they’re unhealthy? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’re sharing 12+ fascinating facts about coral reefs: The most biologically diverse ecosystem on Earth.
Coral reef | Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats ...
2024年9月24日 · Coral reef, ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas by algae and the calcareous skeletons of coral polyps and other coelenterates. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island. Often called ‘rainforests of the sea,’ coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of organisms.
Coral - Education | National Geographic Society
2024年7月18日 · Coral reefs are among the most complex and fascinating marine ecosystems in the sea, and they include a wide range of symbiotic relationships. Coral reefs are sometimes known as the “rainforests of the sea.”