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Coral Reefs
“Just look at the world around you
Ellie Parson Right here on the ocean floor
AP Biology, C Block ODD Such wonderful things surround you
What more is you lookin' for?”
- Sebastian, The Little Mermaid
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Under the Sea…
Coral reefs are found in many types of ocean waters; deep or shallow, cold or tropical. They are made from the
calcium carbonate skeletons or corals (Pearson, 829), are most common above depths of 230 feet, and prefer
temperatures around 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Coral reefs are extremely diverse, and are estimated to supply
food, shelter, and nutrients to a quarter of all ocean species. Despite their large importance in the ocean, they
cover less than a percent of the earth’s surface. Shallow reefs are primarily located in a clear photic zone near
tropical islands. Coral reefs need a solid substrate, such as a rock, to form. Once perched of a rock on a young
island, coral will form a barrier reef farther from the island as it grows. When the older island begins to fall under
the water, more coral will attach and grow.