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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.
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WHY ARE CORAL REEFS IMPORTANT?
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Protection
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Water Indicators
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Habitat
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Nursery Zones
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PROBLEMS
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Coastal Development
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Tourism
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Destructive Fishing Habits
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Ocean Warming
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Ocean Acidification
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SOLUTIONS
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Artificial Reef Starters
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Transplantation1.Take the piece
of coral.2.Use a ceramic
base.3.Cement the
coral to the base4.Put in reef site
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Reattach
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Marine Protected Areas
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