... The largest reefs are found in the warmer portions of the Pacific and Indian oceans. But they are also found in the Caribbean and in the Gulf of Mexico as far north as southern Florida. Reefs are made up of many different species of corals. ... animals inhabit reefs. Sponges provide shelter for fishes, shrimp, crabs and other small animals. They appear in many shapes and colors. Sea anemones are close relatives of corals. Indo- Pacific reef anemones are know for their symbiotic relationships with clownfish and anemone fishes. Their ... . Shrimps, crabs, lobsters, and other crustations...

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• Grade Level: High School

... toxins are all in the category of pollutants; this major problem not only hampers the oceans of New Jersey and others, but also extends to the coral reefs of the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Oil and gas residue wash off the streets, are spilled directly into the ocean, and naturally occur in different parts of the ocean. Large amounts of ... consequences that are very harmful to the reef. Small-holed nets are now being used in order to catch the small, highly sought after fish that are farther out to sea, which cannot be caught using the explosives techniques, these small diameter m...

• Word Count: 2430
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate