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In a scholarly paragraph with at least five sentences, you will summarize this 8 minute video. What is biodiversity? How is biodiversity threatened in the Great Barrier Reef? What suggestions do you have to help reduce Global Warming and stop the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef? Be sure to use at least three of the following vocabulary words in your summary: global warming, biodiversity, dynamic, tolerance, acclimation, and zooxathellae (type of phytoplankton). In addition to your summary, you will also comment on one other person's response.
The video "How Dead Is The Great Barrier Reef?," tackles the predicament the ocean's biodiversity is in. Even though coral reefs make up less than 1% of ocean life, 25% of marine species inhabit them. The Great Barrier Reef is not the only reef that is being bleached and dying out; this is occurring globally. And the first main citing of this outbreak happened back in 2014 during the summer in the northern hemisphere. Overly warm waters surroundings the Marina and Guam Islands, caused bleaching to erupt in their reefs. This continued to spread due to the rising temperatures from global warming, pollution, and over-fishing. Our ecosystem is so dynamic, and full of amazing marine life. But by creating an overabundant amount of green house gases, that's causing our ocean's reefs to bleach consistently during the summers. Also, coral reefs can't recreate without the assistance of zooxathellae, which is a type of phytoplankton that when acclimated, helps protect the reef and its coral color. If zooxathellae is gone for too long, the reefs will eventually die, along with a lot of marine life. Overall, this video not only equipped me with the knowledge of how our actions are effecting the ocean, but our biosphere as a whole. Hopefully, more and more people are being educated on the issue, and will work towards addressing it, before our reefs, along with much else, is gone.
ReplyDeletei find your comment to be a very good summary of this video
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ReplyDeleteThe video “How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” describes the transformation of the great barrier reefs. Some of the coral is beginning to turn white, or become bleached. Shortly after the bleaching the coral has a possibility of dying. This happens due to the corals tolerance. The warmer waters are being caused by pollution and global warming. We can help stop global warming by buying energy efficient appliances and many others. 25% of marine species will live in the coral reefs. When the coral dies most of the animals will change the biodiversity and how it is lessening as some of the reefs are dying off, even though this is the most diverse ecosystem. Overall, the video lets us reflect on the coral reef and the danger it is in.
Love your summary! Nice word choice and a good way that we can help solve this problem little by little.
DeleteBiodiversity is the variety of life in an ecosystem. Biodiversity is threatened in the Great Barrier Reef because there are some species that break down the reefs and some that help build it up, like when the fish eat seaweed, it allows coral to settle there and can then bring back some reef. To stop Global Warming we need to start producing less greenhouse gasses. Because of global warming, it causes coral reefs to starve and then it kills them, however, if the reefs build up enough tolerance, they will be able to survive because overtime the waters cool back down and make their environment ideal again.
ReplyDeleteThis sums up the video perfectly!
DeleteHow can we reduce production of greenhouse gasses?
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DeleteThe video "How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef" explains that the Great Barrier Reef is in danger and although not dead yet, is in serious trouble. Coral gets bleached because of the waters they live in getting to warm. The water is getting to warm because of pollution and mainly, global warming. It is a very delicate balance to keep the coral alive because as the video described, just a few degrees higher can result in mass coral bleaching. Biodiversity is all of the living things in an ecosystem. The marine biome is very bio-diverse and dynamic so if all of this coral is killed off, it will result in the endangerment of other species that benefit from or live in the coral. Luckily, just because the coral is bleached doesn't mean it is dead. To help keep it alive, we need to take action by limiting the production of so many greenhouse gasses. If the water is able to cool down fast enough, the coral will be able to live, along with many other diverse and amazing species in this environment.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your summary! I loved how you explained it so well. And I also liked your great word choice!
DeleteIn the video titled “How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” describes the problems facing Australia's Great Barrier Reef as well as the world’s reefs. The video posted by VOX explains that the Great Barrier Reef which consists of 3,000 individual reefs, is facing bleaching. Bleaching is a complication in which beautiful, colorful, coral becomes white and later can die. This is due to the increase in pollution and fishing which in turn has had catastrophic effects on the reefs of the world. The recent bleaching epidemic started in 2014 and has gradually increased in damage across the planet. Bleaching is a process that coral turns white, this happens due to warm ocean waters that damage the zooxanthellae (single celled algae) which live inside the coral attached to the polyps and due to the warmer temperatures they release hydrogen peroxide which ends up damaging the polyps ( Organisms that live with in the coral). This leads to the polyps kicking the algae out and that leaves the coral with a lack of nutrients to survive however if the water temperatures don’t return to normal the coral most likely with die either due to starvation (since the zooxanthellae provides food for the coral) or disease. Finally according to researchers it takes at least 10 years for coral reefs to repopulate if no bleaching occurs, which based on recent information that states that coral reefs will bleach every summer because of Global Warming. Nonetheless that doesn't mean that we have to say goodbye to our fascinating biodiverse ecosystems, we can reduce our impact by cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions in order to allow the coral reefs to replenish and perhaps evolve to have a higher tolerance to warmer ocean waters.
ReplyDeleteThis summary is very good in that it states the main facts of the video while also telling us what the video is about. Good job
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DeleteReally good summary and explanation of the process of bleaching!
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DeleteThis summery is very good and covers all main points that the reefs need to be able to survive.
DeleteThe video “How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” explains how coral reefs are suffering due to global warming and human causes. One way this is affecting coral reefs is by bleaching, an issue brought into effect because of rising water temperatures. This is becoming a large scale problem, launching into effect all over the world, causing many to worry about the great barrier reef. Being one of the most biodiverse reef ecosystems in the word, the great barrier reef is at risk of losing the organisms that inhabit it if it reaches a heightened decline. Biodiversity is a variety of life in a particular location, or an ecosystem that is particularly dynamic. Even though the future for these reef’s doesn't look very bright, they still have a chance, if we can slow down this process then they might be able to acclimate and build up a tolerance for the warmer water temperatures. Some things we can do to help are by reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere, and not wasting water, its the little things that matter and in time can make a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we need to take action to protect the coral reefs around the world. I like how you said we can do little things to make a big difference.
DeleteI really loved your explanation of the events happening to the Great Barrier Reef! Your solutions to the problem were excellent as well.
DeleteBiodiversity is the total of all the genetic variation in all organisms in the biosphere. The Great Barrier Reef has faced degradation do to pollution and over fishing at the local level. Has undergone a “global bleaching event” which is when the coral becomes white which puts coral at serious risk of death. The rise of sea temperatures from global warming has caused the bleaching of all the coral. Coral provides habitats for marine plants and animals - an estimated 25% of all marine species. When they are bleached the less habitats there are for the marine life which makes them more vulnerable of getting eaten and become a less populated species. Zooxanthellae live in healthy coral but if the ocean water is warmer which throws off their photosynthesis and leak hydrogen peroxide in to coral polyps and the coral kick them out of their habitat. This causes less biodiversity because it makes the animals that had habitats in the coral more susceptible to be eaten and becoming less populated and plentiful which in the most extreme case could cause extinction in some species. Humans can help the Great Barrier Reef by cutting down greenhouse gas emissions and we need to try and slow down global warming.
ReplyDeleteGreat explanation of what the video was about and I liked your annalysis on the situation. Good job!
DeleteGreat summary! What are some ways we could slow down global warming?
DeleteAs the ocean heats up due to global warming, the coral reefs are getting bleached. When the waters get warm the zooxanthellae leave the coral. The coral reefs are ecosystems that hold many of the oceans different species.The biodiversity of the ocean becomes damaged because the species ecosystem is deteriorating, causing the species to leave. If we can provided a period of time where we cut down our greenhouse gas emissions it can give the coral a period of time to rebuild the ecosystem and acclimate to the rising water temperatures, so the coral doesn’t bleach as much. If we can do this we can help keep our coral reefs alive.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really good recap on what the video explained. Good job!
DeleteThis video was about the mass bleaching happening to corals all over the world, specifically the great barrier reef. The video explains that when the oceans warm up, the photosynthetic system in the algae living in the coral is broken down because of its lack of tolerance to warm water. To “protect itself” the coral “kicks out” the zooxanthellae which leaves the coral looking pale. Since the zooxanthellae is what gives the coral most of its nutrients and energy, the coral dies without it. Luckily, if the water temperature goes down again, the zooxanthellae will return to the coral. I don’t think people realize how important coral is. It makes up the an incredibly biodiverse ecosystem in the ocean, and yet we treat it like trash. I believe that if people understood the economic impact the dying coral has, many more people would get involved in trying to save it.
ReplyDeleteGreat summary, I agree with you that people treat our ocean like trash. Good word choice.
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This video approaches the topic of coral reefs in their current state. Right now, Coral reefs all over the world have been experiencing mass-bleaching events, where the coral ejects all of the zooxanthellae in their polyps, turning them from vibrant shades of the rainbow to a shiny calcium white. This problem is derived from global warming, which heats up the ocean past the tolerance levels of the coral. This problem really can't be solved, only delayed for an extended period of time, based on how we use our resources. Cutting back on using fossil fuels would definitely slow down this process, but other than major changes such as that, nothing will really change.The reef's only hope of surviving for a prolonged period of time is to grow its tolerance levels high enough to withstand the heat of the ocean. The reefs will have a hard time surviving through the next century, and if they will, tons of changes will need to be made, but progressively, there may be a chance at saving these reefs if immediate action is taken;
ReplyDeleteThis video was about coral reefs and how they are bleaching all over the world. The cause of this is global warming and climate change. They explain to us that bleaching is when the algae on the coral also known as zooxathellae, get kicked off the coral because it is too hot. This leads to starvation of the coral or disease. The main point of this video is to raise awareness and help the coral out be slowing the warming of our planet to help the reefs build a wider range of tolerance and maybe evolve. If we don't, then one of the most bio diverse marine land will be gone forever.
ReplyDeleteGood summary covers all main facts and points for coral reefs to survive.
DeleteBiodiversity is a term used to describe the many varieties of live in a specific area or habitat. A perfect example of biodiversity is the Great Barrier Reef and various other coral reefs, which all harbor 25% of all marine life. The reason this beautiful habitat is important right now is because of how global warming is affecting its health and prosperity through the rising of water temperatures throughout the Earth’s oceans. Coral consists of many organisms called polyps, which consume and harbor algae called zooxanthellae, a variation of phytoplankton. When the temperature rises, the polyps expel the algae that it needs to survive, revealing the skeleton underneath. This is called coral bleaching and it can lead to many deaths of the vast number of reefs in our oceans, which would affect the diversity of life that lives there. By reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and lessening air pollution, we could possibly be able to slow down the warming of our planet, allowing the coral to evolve and become more tolerant to a variety of different temperatures. It’ll take time and hard work, but if we want to save these beautiful and amazing ecosystems, our generation will need to take that first step in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteThe video makes me wonder how the bleaching of coral reefs would affect other biomes and ecosystems. Nice summary!
DeleteThis video explains how coral reefs are deteriorating and suffering because of global warming and the carelessness of humans. One way it's impacting the reefs is through 'coral bleaching'. For those of you who don't know, coral bleaching is when coral goes from healthy, to white, to dead because of higher temperatures than they're used to therefore making global warming one of the factors to blame for the epidemic. The reefs haven't evolved enough to have a tolerance for heat even one or two degrees warmer than usual. Coral helps make the very biodiverse ecosystem and yet we still aren't putting in much/enough effort to help. Although reefs seem like they're done fore they can technically still survive if we give them the chance to build up their tolerance by slowing the process of global warming down. We just have to put our best foot forward and we can still save it.
ReplyDeleteThe video “How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” explains how global warming is affecting the coral reefs. Coral reefs tolerance doesn’t let them survive in too hot of temperatures, which is exactly what's happening. Due to global warming, the water temperatures are rising causing coral reefs to bleach themselves. This helps them to try and maintain a better body temperature. If the reefs become bleached for too long and can't recover they will eventually die. Coral reefs are home to many marine organisms(about 25%) which is frightening considering the fact that many coral reefs are “dying”. This would impact the biodiversity of marine biome. Biodiversity is the variety of life in an ecosystem. If organisms are losing their homes, many species would decrease in population and possibly even die off. It’s important that we take measures to help decrease global warming and help the coral reefs survive. We need to decrease our greenhouse gas emissions by taking actions such as, driving less, using less heat and air conditioning, buying energy efficient products, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe video "How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" informs us about the problem that the Great Barrier Reef is facing. This problem is the bleaching of coral and it is affecting the biodiversity of the reefs. How this is happening is by global warming which is causing the water to heat up, and the corals don't have enough tolerance to survive in the hot temperatures. Biodiversity is the variety of different species in a particular location, and the way this is being reduced in the Great Barrier reef because the coral attracts other organisms. One way we can help reduce the process of coral being bleached is by reducing greenhouse gas emissions which will reduce global warming. Overall I thought this was a very interesting video, and it teaches us the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and that we need to protect it.
ReplyDeleteSome say that the Great Barrier Reef is at a terminal stage. We have done so much to harm it, it’s been declining in some areas even though some areas are healthy. Bleaching is a big threat when it comes to the Great Barrier Reef. It can hit anywhere in the Earth and is a big sign that the reef will start to die soon. Bleaching has been happening for a while now but it has only been taken serious just recently. Some parts of the reef are very valuable to humans and how we live. Things such as fishery, tourism, and protection of coastal cities rely on polyps. Polyps are small skeletons that from around the reef protecting the reef and other things around it. Although they are helpful, they can’t rebuild full corals. Animals and polyps have to work together the make a reef. Things that can affect the reef are huge and frequent changes in weather along with many other things.
ReplyDeleteBiodiversity is the number of different species in an ecosystem. It is a huge part of the Great Barrier Reef.This is threatened in the reef because it is slowing dying from global warming. One way we could help is to reduce the use of electricity and car pool. If we can slow global warming, there is still hope for the coral. They can build a tolerance to the warmer waters, if it does slow. With this we can still save the Great Barrier Reef because it isn't dead yet.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you incorporated vocab into this. You have a good point about the idea that they(the reefs) can build a tolerance if global warming slows down.
DeleteThe video explained a lot about how the corals in the ocean are not dead… yet. The lady in the video explained that most corals across the ocean are in their bleaching stage. Which is when algae in corals leave due to the temperature in the ocean to rise. Biodiversity is the total of all the genetic variation in all organisms in the biosphere. Biodiversity is threatened in the Great Barrier Reef because the Great Barrier Reef is home to many different species, and if their home disappears then their tolerance won’t be looking too good. Something that could help stop global warming and bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, so something that we could do is to carpool, walk or ride a bike to somewhere that’s close, or reduce yourself eating cow meat.
ReplyDeleteGlobal warming is causing a lot of trouble for the Great Barrier Reef. A rise in ocean temperatures has caused coral to bleach due to their lack of tolerance for even the smallest changes in temperature. The mass bleaching of coral reefs began in 2015, and have been progressing every year. If humans manage to slow down global warming the coral could manage to acclimate to the warmer temperatures. Saving the coral is an important due to the fact it provides a home for so many different organisms. If water temperatures continue to increase on the other hand the coral will continue to bleach and eventually die.
ReplyDeleteOur coral reefs are bleaching, its not a good sign. As global warming is increasing from the use of fossil fuels and other carbon producing cycles our oceans temperature rises. This is a bad thing for our coral reefs, because if the temperature rises even a couple degrees they start to bleach. This does not mean there dead however, it means that the photosynthetic algae called zooxanthellae that coral needs to stay colorful is "kicked out," but don't get too worried because if the temperature drops back down the algae can come back. What most people don't realize is that if the coral bleaches the organisms leave creating a less biodiverse ecosystem creating a down fall effect to the ecosystem. We need to stop the global warming event from killing our coral reefs, one thing that we can do to help is to walk, ride your bike, skateboard around to places that you would normally drive to, even if its a small thing we can still decrease global warming if we all do our part.
ReplyDeleteGreat summary of the video! I love your use of vocabulary!
DeleteI like your call to action that provides a solution for these coral reefs problem.
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DeleteThe video "How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" explains how our coral reefs are on the edge of becoming completely bleached and destroyed. The cause of this is the recent rise in water temperatures. The great barrier reef inhabits many rare and important organisms and without the reef they would have no where else to go. Biodiversity is a variety of life in a particular location, or an ecosystem that is particularly dynamic. So with saying that, I believe we could build up the reef so that they would be able to take the rising temperature and not be so highly affected by it. It doesn't seem as though the reef has a very good future because the temperatures will continue to increase so they don't have a good chance at survival, but if we help and are able to slow down the temperature increase, the barrier will be the beautiful place its known for.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing Kaila!! Keep up the great work.
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ReplyDeleteThe video, “"How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" explains how the Great Barrier Reef is in great danger. Coral reefs have gone a record bleaching event, which is when coral turns white, which puts them at a risk of dying. Also, global warming is causing a problem for the reefs. The water becomes a high tolerance temperature for the reefs which bleaches them. Biodiversity is all life in an ecosystem. It is threatened in the Great Barrier Reef because if the coral is getting bleached, or put at a risk of dying, then it will harm the biodiversity in the reef. Overall, the Great Barrier Reef is in danger and there can be many ways to stop this.
As we humans encourage global warming, we are harming coral reefs at an extremely fast pace. The Great Barrier Reef, one of our world’s most diverse ecosystems, has been dramatically affected by global warming. So much in fact that coral bleaching has become an annual event for the reef, but scientists say, we still have time to correct our mistakes. By watching our carbon dioxide usage -and treating our earth as we should- over time, these mistakes can be corrected. As well as the Great Barrier Reef, other bleaching reefs will benefit from these changes. With a little effort, we can make The Great Barrier Reef -among other reefs- truly great again.
ReplyDeleteThe video “How Dead Is The Great Barrier Reef?” informs us that even though the Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead, it and other coral reefs around the world are in extreme danger. Due to global warming, the ocean temperatures are rising and causing the zooxanthellae, single celled algae that live in the coral polyps and give it nutrients and energy, to accumulate reactive oxygen molecules that leak into the coral cells. Out of protection, the coral kicks the zooxanthellae out of their bodies which causes the coral to bleach which could result in possible death. This is very concerning because the coral 25% of marine species inhabit the coral. Biodiversity is the variety of life in a specific ecosystem and by decreasing the coral, we will be putting multiple other species at a risk of extinction, threatening biodiversity. We can reduce global warming and help the coral reefs by reducing greenhouse gas emission which gives the reefs the chance to replenish and maybe adapt to the new water temperatures.
ReplyDeleteIn the video “How Dead is the Coral Reef?” it discusses the state of the great barrier reef. It says that a majority of the great barrier reef, along with other coral reefs. However, the video also says that there are still plenty of healthy reefs. But the reason many reefs are “bleaching” is because when the temperatures begin to rise above average like they have in recent years, the photosynthetic system in the algae begins to take in a bunch of reactive oxygen molecules. The coral kicks the algae out of their bodies, in turn leaving bleached skeletons along the seafloor. But the reason for the temperatures rising is in part because of us and global warming, which threatens biodiversity in the reefs. Biodiversity is the difference and variability of different species in the world. However, if we slow down, then the coral and their zooxathellae can possibly adjust to the climate and be able to rebuild the reefs. This may mean that they’ll shrink, but they will have a much better chance.
ReplyDeleteThe video “How dead is the Great Barrier Reef” is all about the condition of coral reefs right now. Which sadly, is not in the best condition. In the past 5 years coral reefs have started to get bleached. This means that all the coral is turning white and the coral has a high chance of dying. Many scientists blame this bleaching to global warming, a problem that seems to be growing. Global warming is something our generation is overlooking, but in the long run I think that is really going to harm the environment. For both the reefs and global warming these problem take 10s of years to fix. Coral reefs have a small chance of growing back after being bleached, yet it takes about 10 years. Saying the coral starts to grow back if the water temperature in the ocean heats up again the coral will be bleached yet again. And with global warming rising it’s highly unlikely the coral grows back. In general, I think coral reefs dying is just one of the many problems caused by global warming and we really need to start doing something about it.
ReplyDeleteThe video, “How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” explains how coral around the world is being bleached because of global warming. The coral is being bleached because rising water temperatures in the oceans cause the zooxanthellae that live on the coral to release toxic chemicals. The coral kicks out the algae, which exposes the white skeleton beneath. If the water temperatures cool back down within a few days the algae can return to the coral. But if the water doesn’t cool down then the coral will die of starvation or disease, decreasing the biodiversity of the reef. We can help to slow down the bleaching of the coral reefs by reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses we produce. Doing so will help to slow the rising water temperatures, which gives the coral time to grow back and hopefully adapt a higher tolerance to the new temperatures.
ReplyDeleteThe video of the coral reefs shows us how much of our actions cause the environment and global warming. Global warming is a large part for all the reefs of getting blitched and dieing and the only way we can save them is change our ways and slow down the amount of Global gas we use and help the environment. Also If the coral goes excient it will take away many habits and community of fish away and the cause of our actions will be a on going affect until you cant do anything more. So the only way we can save the reefs is if we change our ways of lives and put some more pride into our environment.
ReplyDeleteCoral reefs, particularly the Great Barrier Reef, have been pronounced to be essentially dead by some publications in the form of obituaries. Despite them not truly being dead, coral reefs are certainly on the path to that fate. This is happening primarily because of global warming and the resulting warmer temperatures of oceans. These temperatures cause zooxanthellae to become harmful to the coral, and the coral to reject the zooxanthellae and send them away. This is called bleaching because it reveals the white skeleton of the coral. There are some proposed solutions to this problem, like allowing the coral to acclimate to the warmer temperatures by controlling those temperatures.
ReplyDeleteThe video "How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" show how coral all over the world is suffering due to global warming. The great barrier reef and reefs in general are some of the most biodiverse places in the biosphere. Biodiversity is the variety and number of living things in a certain location. Coral reefs are suffering from a condition called bleaching this is the one of the consequences of the oceans rising temperatures. Bleaching doesn't just happen at the great barrier reef though, it is a serious problem that has spread all over the world. Although right now the reefs future looks bleak they can still grow back if we let them. We are the key to the survival of the reefs. If we lower our greenhouse gas emissions and stop wasting so much water then these beautiful reefs may be able to grow back. We just need to have patience and give the reefs time to acclimate to the warmer temperatures.
ReplyDeleteBiodiversity is all the species living in an ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reefs biodiversity is being threatened because with all the bleaching and global warming, the reefs and the animals are dying. The can’t tolerate all the changes and won’t make it. We are making it worse with all of our greenhouse gas emissions. The reefs can come back but that would take decades and we’ll probably stop the recovery because of global warming. I love the ocean and think it’s worth fighting for but it seems like most people are just giving up.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Barrier Reef is a very diverse marine biome home to many types of plants and aquatic animals. Even though the reef has survived for almost thousands of years, it’s in trouble. Because we are releasing such a high carbon emission, the water temperature is increasing to high. When the water temperature gets to high, the coral can’t support itself so it gets bleached until it dies of starvation or disease. One way we can help stop the coral bleaching it to produce less greenhouse gasses by emitting less carbon. If we don’t do this soon, then the whole reef will be gone very soon. It’s important that we try to produce less carbon emission and less pollution so that we can give this reef a chance to recover from the bleaching.
ReplyDeleteBiodiversity is the variety of lives in a certain ecosystem. In the video “How Dead is the Great Barrier Reef?” it explains that although the the reef is not dead yet, it could be pointing in that direction. The video tells us that the reef is getting bleached due to global warming and our human actions. The reefs are created by the partnership of animals and plants and get their energy and nutrients from single celled algae called zooxanthellae. It says that the partnership breaks down under heat stress and if the temperature reaches a bit warmer than what they are used to, they will start to get effected. When the planet gets warmer, we destroy the team that created the oceans most diverse ecosystem. This does not necessarily mean the reef is dying but it increases the chances of the reef’s bleach rate. If we start cutting our greenhouse gases then we will be able to slow down global warming with gives the reef a better chance to evolve.
ReplyDeleteBiodiversity is the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. The Great Barrier Reefs are suffering from global bleaching due to the actions of humans and global warming. Global bleaching happens when the coral turns white and have a higher risk of dying because of higher water temperatures due to their tolerance. Some ways we could help reduce global warming is to invest in energy-efficient appliances and reduce water waste. These both help reduce carbon pollution which is the is the main pollutant that is warming Earth. Another way is to speak up! The more people know about what's happening to our sea life, the more of a chance we can prevent it from getting even more damaged. The sooner, the better.
ReplyDeleteIn the video "How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?", it explains how the coral reefs in the Great Barrier reefs are being threatened, which can impact the biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and species in a certain area. Lots of the coral reefs are in the bleaching stage, which means they are very close to dying. Global warming is a big cause of this. Global warming harms the reefs because the temperatures are going way beyond their tolerance. One way we can stop global warming is by reducing greenhouse gas production. This can help save the coral reef's health little by little. I think this article is interesting because most people would not even think about this situation, but it gets our attention and makes us want to think of ways to help.
ReplyDeleteThis video "How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" tells the viewers that the coral reefs will die and continue to bleach themselves if we do not act and prevent future increase in global warming. The bleaching also affects the biodiversity, biodiversity is a variety of life in an ecosystem. The bleaching of the the coral reefs are preventing a surplus of this in the marine biome, for the species only have a certain temperature tolerance that they can stand. Ways that I can help reduce this stress is by carpooling or making sure all the lights are off before I leave the house. These actions may seem small, but they have a large effect once their results start building up. If we start to help build the barrier reef again, it will become the beautiful place it used to be.
ReplyDeleteThe video "How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" talks about how the Great Barrier Reef is dying. The reef is being bleached by hot temperatures and then it is dying. The Temperatures are to hot for the Reefs tolerance. Biodiversity is threatened in the Great Reef because if the reef dies a lot of fish will go away.If Global Warming is stopped then the Reef will come back to life.
ReplyDeleteThis video, "How dead is the Great Barrier Reef?" describes how the dramatic increase of our oceans temperature due to global warming is causing coral reefs to bleach. bleaching of our coral happens when the zooxanthellae on the reef gets kicked off due to slight temperature changes, leaving the reef bare and more open to death. Climate change is affecting the biodiversity of life on earth. If we can do our part as humans to try and decrease global warming it can really help to save not only coral reefs, but other species that global warming is affecting.
ReplyDeleteIn this video “How dead is the Great Barrier Reef” it is explained that coral reefs all around the globe are extremely endangered. These reefs are not dead as they may seem. Coral is becoming bleach do to the rising temperatures caused by global warming. This coral is very sensitive to warmer temperature changes so we need to help the coral acclimate to these changes. Biodiversity is all of the living things in an area or ecosystem. Biodiversity is threatened in this marine biome because without the coral reefs many species of marine life will have nowhere to live. To reduce global warming every government around the globe should be limiting how much carbon is being released. Another way to stop the bleaching of coral reefs is allowing life to do what it must to the reefs and be sure to not over fish.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Barrier Reef is going through a major bleaching. This is caused by water temperatures rising above normal. The coral reefs are the most diverse ecosystem. The coral reef bleaching is a bad sign because that means that they could be on the way to dying. If the coral reefs die then hundreds of species will have nowhere to live.
ReplyDeleteWith global warming comes rising water temperatures and after that comes coral reefs dying. Well almost dying, first they go through bleaching and then eventually die. When coral gets bleached it means that when the water gets too hot the coral is kicking out the zooxthellae that lives in/on them and gives the coral their color. That is called tolerance. The only way that the zooxthellae are welcomed back onto the coral is if the coral is used to the heat with the zooxthellae on them or if the water temperature goes down. We as humans are the only ones who can stop global warming, we need to stop using so much green house gasses and help save everyone in this Earth.
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