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Coral Reef
Coral Reef
Coral reefs are large underwater structures composed of the skeletons of colonial marine invertebrates called coral. The coral species that build reefs are known as homotypic, or "hard," corals because they extract calcium carbonate from seawater to create a hard, durable exoskeleton that protects their soft, sac-like bodies. Other species of corals that are not involved in reef building are known as “soft” corals. Currently, 65 coral species in 31 genera have been cataloged in Myanmar's reefs, but these figures are probably an underestimate. Lack of surveys and scientific information impedes a true evaluation of the wealth of Myanmar's reefs. The RRSEA project estimates that Myanmar has 1700 km2 of coral reefs.
- Avoid touching reefs or anchoring your boat on the reef.Take a reef-friendly approach – such as sunscreen
- Recycle and dispose of trash properly
- Spread the word!
Why need to protect Coral Reef?
Most of us know coral reefs are beautiful, but did you know that they are a vital component of ocean health? In recent decades many of the world’s coral reefs have suffered because of global warming, polluted waters and more direct human harm, such as through unethical overfishing. According to the Reefs at Risk analysis, 56 percent of Myanmar's reefs have been threatening. How do we maintain coral reef? These are few tips to maintain Coral Reef.
Coral Reef
Coral reefs are large underwater structures composed of the skeletons of colonial marine invertebrates called coral. The coral species that build reefs are known as homotypic, or "hard," corals because they extract calcium carbonate from seawater to create a hard, durable exoskeleton that protects their soft, sac-like bodies. Other species of corals that are not involved in reef building are known as “soft” corals. Currently, 65 coral species in 31 genera have been cataloged in Myanmar's reefs, but these figures are probably an underestimate. Lack of surveys and scientific information impedes a true evaluation of the wealth of Myanmar's reefs. The RRSEA project estimates that Myanmar has 1700 km2 of coral reefs.
Why need to protect Coral Reef?
Most of us know coral reefs are beautiful, but did you know that they are a vital component of ocean health? In recent decades many of the world’s coral reefs have suffered because of global warming, polluted waters and more direct human harm, such as through unethical overfishing. According to the Reefs at Risk analysis, 56 percent of Myanmar's reefs have been threatening. How do we maintain coral reef? These are few tips to maintain Coral Reef.
- Avoid touching reefs or anchoring your boat on the reef.Take a reef-friendly approach – such as sunscreen
- Recycle and dispose of trash properly
- Spread the word!
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