Second post during IPW

Last Sunday, I invited Xinyuan over to research on Coral Reefs. Here is our info.

Information Found:

Coral reefs are one of the biggest superstructures built by nature. Yet, they are being, slowly but surely, destroyed. By whom? Well, by us of course! We break off tonnes of coral each year to make jewellery, ornaments, and for decorations. It’s no wonder that 10% of the coral reefs have been and another 60% are sick and dying.

Corals are actually animals and are home to:

1. Lionfish

2. Moray eels

3. Clownfish

4. Butterfly fish

5. Feather stars

6. Reef sharks

7. Parrot fish

8. Sea snakes

9. Nudibranchs

And, they grow at the same speed as your fingernails, which is about 2.5 centimetres per year. So, for the Great Barrier Reef to reach its length and size, it can be seen from the moon, it has to take at least 18,000,000 years to grow! But it also needs enough sunlight. If not, it will stunt the coral’s growth.

Tourists, however, pluck of bits of coral or brush against coral, and destroy them.