supervisor of zoological operations in Ocean Park, said the team used energy-efficient aquarium technology, such as LED plant-growing lights and intelligent water testing. “We hope coral reefs ...
The world's corals and coral reef ecosystems are in crisis. In just a few decades, scientists warn, these “rainforests of the sea” and all their rich biodiversity could disappear completely. While ...
Within the structure of the coral reefs, members of almost every phyla of plants and animals live and die, adding particles and organic material to the sediment, and contributing to the efficient ...
Beneath the ocean’s waves, coral reefs reign as ancient ... coral reefs provide life and habitats for an array of plants and animals. The underwater seascape may lack flocks of exotic birds ...
And like plants, they also release oxygen, contributing at least 50% of the oxygen to Earth’s atmosphere. Seagrasses and phytoplankton near the ocean ... body parts of coral, clams or oysters.
Every day, 22 million tons of carbon dioxide from factories, cars, power plants and other human sources are absorbed by the ... with ripple effects throughout the ocean's food web. Two important ...