Why is there a need?

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

can someone tell me?

shiraz · February 2, 2004

because it's depleating... if people continue buying corals without due care, soon, there would be no more reefs! <_<

blueheaven · February 2, 2004

ask AT :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jimaroon · February 2, 2004

because it's depleating... if people continue buying corals without due care, soon, there would be no more reefs!

I agree..

Besides, corals r beautiful and should be well taken care of.

However at a part of our mind we still have to think of saving our planet.

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

even if coral reefs are depleted, what impact does it have on us? :erm:

AlfaRomeo · February 2, 2004

AquaRa, may i ask how old r u pls? thanks

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

i'm 14. i see the need to conserve because i like them. but what are the other reasons? if they r depleted, does it have any impact on us? e.g if forests are depleted, the results will be like global warming etc. wad about coral reefs?

blueheaven · February 2, 2004

corals are LIVING ORGANISMS they have a life too

dravan · February 2, 2004

corals reefs contain a huge diversity of life.... if all these fishes n corals are destroyed imagine the impact on the natural food chain of the fishes... do u noe that alot of reef fishes are actually food for us??? fishes like groupers are reef fishes.... therefore we shld try as much as possible to conserve the reef...

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

thank you, plus they protect the shorelines from being eroded. a lot of people depend on them as a source of income and food

CooL_anakin · February 2, 2004

I've read somewhere which says that Coral Reefs provide baby fishes with shelter n food. Under the refuge of these reefs, they are able to grow and mature with lesser threats from larger predatory fishes.

It serves a bit like a nursery for the fishes. So it in turn ensures a stable population of fish. [1] To maintain one of our source of food and [2] To ensure a balanced ecosystem.

I may have read wrongly, if i really did say anything wrong plz spare me.

dravan · February 2, 2004

yupz... i was thinking if infuture medicine to cure certain diease could come from the reefs... juz like some medicine is made is from plants in the forest...

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

i think that is possible. e.g u see how the corals regenerate themselves, den perhaps next time we can also regenerate broken limbs :pirate:

dravan · February 2, 2004

i think that is possible. e.g u see how the corals regenerate themselves, den perhaps next time we can also regenerate broken limbs

:lol: :lol: :lol: yup u neber noe... in the year 2050 some mad scientist manage to do it.....

SpiderOne · February 2, 2004

one of the best questions i ever seen so far.

AquaRa · February 2, 2004

Coral reefs are often described as the forests of the sea, because of the many organisms that live on them. There is no doubt that reefs are in serious trouble today. More than half of the world’s reefs are considered to be threatened by human activities. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and diseases, man-made disasters like over-fishing, heavy dive traffic, anchors of ships, pollution, coupled with the use of blasted limestone to build buildings, docks and oil rigs have also taken their toil on reefs. The many fascinating organisms that thrive on these reefs have stunned many divers. If all these organisms are destroyed, the food chain will be greatly disturbed. A lot of the seafood we consume is also from reefs. Many people living near coral reefs also depend on these interesting structures as a source of food and income. Reefs are the symbol of culture and heritage in some countries such as the Maldives. They also help to protect the shorelines from erosion. It is imperative that a greater understanding and appreciation of this beautiful Nature’s gift be developed.