Coral Reefs: Importance, Problems, and Solutions

By: Kora Fortun6th grade, Tamarac Middle School

RPI EcoEd Middle School Research Report

Spring 2012

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MethodsReview of news, scientific articles, and government reports.Interview with marine scientists Dr. Chris Moses, who works as the U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Dr. Beth Moses, chief acting scientist at Scubanaughts, an organization that supports underwater education.

WHY ARE CORAL REEFS IMPORTANT?

Protection

Water Indicators

Habitat

Nursery Zones

PROBLEMS

Coastal Development

Tourism

Destructive Fishing Habits

Ocean Warming

Ocean Acidification

SOLUTIONS

Artificial Reef Starters

Transplantation1.Take the piece

of coral.2.Use a ceramic

base.3.Cement the

coral to the base4.Put in reef site

Reattach

Marine Protected Areas