Some studies have said marine biologist that the reef is growing at a rate of about 2 to 7 mm per year along the coast.
Corals are very sensitive to environmental changes. To kill a lot of sediment, sand or mud, in water can. Therefore, coral reefs do not grow near the mouths of rivers. And with the increase in storms, hurricanes and temperature changes in general, many experts predicted that over 50% of coral reefs may be in the underwater worlddestroyed by the year 2030 (which is only 20 years from now).
As proof of this, many divers and snorkelers white coral and coral bleaching, have experienced that a living sign of the coral in response to stress. Once bleaching begins, corals bleach to maintain, even if the stressor is further away. While most reef areas recovered with relatively low levels of coral death, suffered severe damage in some places, killed up to 90% of the corals.
The environmental changes or global warmingnot the only causes of coral death. As we mentioned before a coral reef is a habitat for a variety of other animals and plants, which together in harmony in the underwater world. But the choice of fishing on coral reefs is to exterminate a group of fish and make some other over-fill. Specific example: lobster, sea urchin have in their diet creates an overpopulation of sea urchins, the al go over the reef and eat all types of algae, such isthose who co-exit with the corals.
Other large coral killers are the anchors of the boats, the removal of coral for souvenirs or jewelry, and most destructive, the removal of coral for large aquariums and home aquariums. Mariculture operations, including coral farms, make only a tiny fraction of the corals on the current market trades for aquariums.
As a solution, many governments now prohibit removal of coral from reefs in order to reduce damage to the underwater worldand also prohibit passengers from bringing souvenirs and jewelry made of coral. Some governments also have the fishing areas that are protected far as the designation of national parks is limited. For example, the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands and Belize Barrier Reef has been designated as protected by the nomination and then the whole humanity.
There are also many clubs that operate in the new technologies in order to raise living coral in the underwater world. Someare very impressive, as follows: dissolve the low electrical voltage to the sea minerals such as white carbonate (aragonite), that is the same mineral from which natural coral reefs. Also Reef Balls that artificial reefs are made from balanced micro-silica concrete and be treated to create a rough surface structure in order to promote the settlement of marine organisms such as corals, algae, calcareous algae and sponges.
It is said that a small effort may require any person an enormousto change. Here are a few things from the perspective of a diver on the support of the underwater world.
Volunteer
Dive responsibly
Be a protector of the environment
Help educate other
Get involved with your local dive center on the beach and underwater cleanups in your area.
Donations to organizations involved in the restoration of the underwater world.
