Thursday, July 31, 2008
Some interesting facts about coral reefs:
Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems on Earth.
Coral reefs are the largest living structure on the planet.
Although coral reefs cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, they are home to 25% of all marine fish species.
500 million people rely on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods.
Coral reefs form natural barriers that protect nearby shorelines from the eroding forces of the sea, thereby protecting coastal dwellings, agricultural land and beaches.
Without the existence of coral reefs, parts of Florida would be under water.
Coral reefs have been used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, cardiovascular diseases and ulcers.
Corals' porous limestone skeletons have been used for human bone grafts.
It is estimated that coral reefs provide $375 billion per year around the world in goods and services.
If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed by the year 2050.
After reading the last fact, I realised that most of us would live to see that! Eeeeps!
So i hope that you would try to prevent that from happening, as it would really be an ugly sight!
2:59 AM
KIMBERLEY, ESTHER, THENG HUI.
What we want to become in the future: Marine biologists! :DD
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School.
Primary 6Execellence.
Teacher in charge : Ms Suhana A Hamid.
We hope everyone out there can support us by preserving the corals and also taking some time to read our posts about saving them, and helping us stop the destruction of the reefs!
click this picture to visit the IYOR website!
International Year of the Reef 2008
The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability,
and to motivate people to take action to protect them.
All individuals, corporations, schools, governments, and organizations are welcome and actively encouraged to participate in IYOR 2008.
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What we want to become in the future: Marine biologists! :DD
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School.
Primary 6Execellence.
Teacher in charge : Ms Suhana A Hamid.
We hope everyone out there can support us by preserving the corals and also taking some time to read our posts about saving them, and helping us stop the destruction of the reefs!
click this picture to visit the IYOR website!
International Year of the Reef 2008The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability,
and to motivate people to take action to protect them.
All individuals, corporations, schools, governments, and organizations are welcome and actively encouraged to participate in IYOR 2008.
Free chat widget @ ShoutMix
Global warming puts HALF of th reefs at risk! :O
Some of our friend's sites!
Some of our friend's sites!
ABEL'S GROUP BLOG.
JETHRO, JON, ETHAN'S GROUP BLOG.
CHANGMING'S GROUP BLOG.
JANSEN'S GROUP BLOG.
Help save th corals!
The nature convervancy.
July 2008
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JETHRO, JON, ETHAN'S GROUP BLOG.
CHANGMING'S GROUP BLOG.
JANSEN'S GROUP BLOG.
Help save th corals!
The nature convervancy.
July 2008
August 2008
September 2008
October 2008
Host: Blogger
Layout © thebikiniboy