Transcript Coral reefs
Coral Reefs By: Madison Alexander Marine ecosystem depend on the coral reefs • Rain forests of the sea • Occupy as little as 1% of the ocean floor • Keep ocean storms in check, breaking up swells that can flood ocean shore. Coral reefs are a source of life-saving and life-enhancing products. • Medical products from marine organisms are being developed. Coral reefs are a source of life-saving and life-enhancing products. • US and other countries are just beginning to invest in marine bio technology. Coral reefs are a source of life-saving and life-enhancing products. • Finding a new drug at sea is 300 to 400 times more likely than from any other ecosystem. Coral reefs provide jobs in the form of tourism and food. • Millions depend on the reefs for their lively hoods. • Coastal management needed to protect reefs from irresponsible human impact. • Coastal tourism is one of the fastest growth areas in the global economy. • "Life-saving products from coral reefs | Issues in Science and Technology | Find Articles at BNET." Find Articles at BNET | News Articles, Magazine Back Issues & Reference Articles on All Topics. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. Bibliography <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3622/is_200204/ai_n9074628/>. • McGee, Tim. "The Value of Coral Reefs: Saving Nemo and the Economy." www.treehugger.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. <www.treehugger.com/flies/2008/01/value_coral_reef.php>. • None, None . lots of coral reef. N.d. None, None. www.citduke.edu. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. • None, None. Bright green coral reef. N.d. None, None. www.planetbonehead.com. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. • None, None. Coral reef. N.d. None, None. www.garf.org. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. • None, None. Coral reefs. N.d. None, None. www.global-warning-awareness2007.org. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. • None, None. Green coral reef. N.d. None, None. www.coral-reefs-info.com. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. • None, None. fish. N.d. None, None. www.ecotourismblog.com. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. • None, None. lots of coral reefs. N.d. None , None. www.gvikenya.org. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. • None, None. pink and purple coral reefs. N.d. None, None. www.heraldsun.com. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. • None, None. pink coral reef. N.d. None, None. www.agalil.com. Web. 11 Feb. 2010. • None, None. red feather. N.d. None, None. www,travelpod.com. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. • "USAID Environment: Water - Why Coral Reefs are Critical." U.S. Agency for International Development. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. <http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/water/coral_reefs.html>.