... and algae plants that live inside the coral tissue. Thus the coral reacts expelling the algae and eventually lose its color, appearing "bleached". Coral reefs are extremely sensitive, slight changes in the reef environment may have detrimental effects on the health of the coral polyps. There are numerous changes, but they generally fall into two categories: natural disturbances and anthropogenic disturbances (Guilcher ... . This problem was observed in at least 60 countries and island nations, only the central Pacific region was spared. The rise in water temperatures is a direct result o...

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... need to be sure that we are using remote sensing to promote wise costal practices in so far as coral reefs. Coral reef color essentially refers to digital remote sensing of coral reefs. The most common application of remote sensing in coral reef environments is geomorphological mapping. This is because, historically sensor capabilities have been sufficient to identify only broad reef ... for coral growth and production. Because they depend on light, coral reefs require clear water for growth and can be severely damaged by sediment or other factors that reduce water clarity or quality. Oth...

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... sleek bodies to cut down on friction when swimming through the water, gills to allow them to breath underwater, eyes on the sides of their heads so they can see enemies coming, fins to help them swim faster, and they have color coded skin to help them hide from their enemies. Most of the small fish are herbivores and the larger ones are carnivores ... marine affects the mainland's climate a lot. Its currents affect all the coastal areas. Another way the marine affects the coastal areas are the winds, depending upon the temperature of the water, the winds usually match that temperature. ...

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... , which then build more skeletons over the old ones. The actual coral mound or coral tree is made up of thousands of layers of dead coral polyps covered by a very thin layer of living polyps. Coral reefs are divided into four different classes: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atolls and patch reefs. ... in perfect harmony in order for the reef to thrive. There are many threats that humans pose to the coral, the increase of sedimentation, fishing, collection of coral, water pollution, and careless recreation all destroy coral reefs. Construction along the coasts, inshore construction, minin...

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