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Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef . Nicole Nosbisch and Rachael Greist. Located on the Australian shore 2,800 coral reefs Largest coral reef in the world Over 4,000 miles long Over 30 species of whales and dolphins Over 1500 species of fish. Facts. Hard Corals no bigger than a finger nail

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Great Barrier Reef

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  1. Great Barrier Reef Nicole Nosbisch and Rachael Greist

  2. Located on the Australian shore • 2,800 coral reefs • Largest coral reef in the world • Over 4,000 miles long • Over 30 species of whales and dolphins • Over 1500 species of fish Facts

  3. Hard Corals no bigger than a finger nail Grows ½ inch each year Largest structure ever made by a living thing Have tentacles in order to eat Species of the coral Reef

  4. Titan Triggerfish 2.5 feet long Hunting behaviors: Squirting water Flapping fins Flip over their prey Prey on crabs and worms

  5. Stinging tentacles Safe place for anemonefish to lay eggs Feeds on plankton Gathers into a bunch at night Sea anemone

  6. Anemonefish (Nemo) -mucus on the skin to protect from tentacles-the anemone is a safe place to lay eggs-act as a guard for the anemone

  7. Overfishing • Divers squirt toxins into reef • Reef blown up to catch fish • Global Warming • Causes bleaching on reefs • Fish diversity has decreased Dangers to the Coral Reef

  8. ~Ways to save the Coral Reef~ Conserve Water Reduce pollution Use organic fertilizers Plant a Tree Practice safe and responsible diving and snorkeling Spread the Word!!

  9. Why save the Coral Reef? • Supply food to 500 million people • Protect the beaches • Home to 25% of the world’s marine fish • Used for treatment of cancers, HIV, heart disease SAVE THE CORAL REEF!

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