Coral Reefs. General description Global distribution.

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Coral Reefs

General description

Global distribution

Abiotic Factors Salinity Temperature Depth Light Water transparency Water movements (waves, currents…) Other factors (kind of ocean floor, pH…)

Biotic Factors Producers: Primary consumers: Secondary consumers: Main predators: Decomposers: Main interactions:

Main adaptations

Threats and solutions

Coral Reefs in the US: Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Location: Reef structure and physical features: Coral species and cover: Other fauna and flora:

Coral Reefs in the US: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Location: Reef structure and physical features: Coral species and cover: Other fauna and flora:

Coral Reefs in the US: Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Location: Reef structure and physical features: Coral species and cover: Other fauna and flora:

Coral Reefs in the US: Gray´s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Location: Reef structure and physical features: Coral species and cover: Other fauna and flora:

Coral Reefs in the US: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Location: Reef structure and physical features: Coral species and cover: Other fauna and flora: