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Climate Change: Temperature and Coral Reefs

Climate Change: Temperature and Coral Reefs

Climate Change Weather vs. Climate Weather: day to day changes in temperature, rainfall, cloudiness,

Climate Change Weather vs. Climate Weather: day to day changes in temperature, rainfall, cloudiness, moisture Climate: long term changes in weather patterns on our planet Effects of climate change: Warmer sea surface temperatures (today’s activity) Sea level rise Drought (water shortage), flooding Ocean acidification

Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System

Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System

Divers work on sensors at the Kilo Nalu Reef Observatory which monitor water quality

Divers work on sensors at the Kilo Nalu Reef Observatory which monitor water quality and temperature

HIOOS Wave buoys Coastalwave Wave monitor height, Buoy direction, and period around Measurements the

HIOOS Wave buoys Coastalwave Wave monitor height, Buoy direction, and period around Measurements the Pacific Ocean.

CO 2 Buoy off the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii Temperature Carbon Dioxide Salinity

CO 2 Buoy off the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii Temperature Carbon Dioxide Salinity Oxygen Chlorophyll Turbidity Photo courtesy of R. David Beales, UH Creative Services

CO 2 and Climate Change Greenhouse effect – makes life on Earth possible CO

CO 2 and Climate Change Greenhouse effect – makes life on Earth possible CO 2 comes from natural and man made sources: Natural: animal respiration, volcanoes Man made: burning fossil fuels (cars, planes, electricity), deforestation (cutting/burning trees) Too much CO 2 causes too much warming

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Plants – PHOTOSYNTHESIS (take up carbon dioxide and give off oxygen) Animals –

Plants – PHOTOSYNTHESIS (take up carbon dioxide and give off oxygen) Animals – RESPIRATION (take up oxygen and give off carbon dioxide)

What is coral? Plant? Animal?

What is coral? Plant? Animal?

Coral: a happy duo • Zooxanthelle (algae) provide food & oxygen • Coral provide

Coral: a happy duo • Zooxanthelle (algae) provide food & oxygen • Coral provide CO 2 & protection • Calcium carbonate skeleton

Coral Bleaching

Coral Bleaching

Mass Coral Bleaching Temperature!

Mass Coral Bleaching Temperature!

Coral Reefs Coral Reefs Coral Reefs Warm shallowCoral Reefs Coral Reefs Coral Reefs Warm shallow
Coral Reefs What exactly are coral reefs CoralCoral Reefs What exactly are coral reefs Coral
Coral Reefs INTRODUCTION Coral reefs are the mostCoral Reefs INTRODUCTION Coral reefs are the most
CORAL REEFS Corals Overview Coral reefs are underwaterCORAL REEFS Corals Overview Coral reefs are underwater
Coral Reefs Coral reefs are warm clear shallowCoral Reefs Coral reefs are warm clear shallow
Coral Reefs INTRODUCTION Coral reefs are the mostCoral Reefs INTRODUCTION Coral reefs are the most
Coral Reefs Facts about Coral Reefs Largest livingCoral Reefs Facts about Coral Reefs Largest living
Coral Reefs Coral Reefs are found in shallowCoral Reefs Coral Reefs are found in shallow
Coral reefs Coral reefs One of the mostCoral reefs Coral reefs One of the most
Coral Reefs Understanding Coral What is coral HereCoral Reefs Understanding Coral What is coral Here
Coral Reefs Location of Reefs Found between 30northCoral Reefs Location of Reefs Found between 30north
Vulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefsVulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefs
Vulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefsVulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefs
Vulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefsVulnerability of coral reefs Janice Lough Moving reefs
Coral Reefs What is Coral n GIANT STRUCTURESCoral Reefs What is Coral n GIANT STRUCTURES
Coral Reef Mangrove Swamps What are coral reefsCoral Reef Mangrove Swamps What are coral reefs
Notes Coral Reef Characteristics Coral reefs are massiveNotes Coral Reef Characteristics Coral reefs are massive
Coral Reefs What is a Coral Reef ExactlyCoral Reefs What is a Coral Reef Exactly
Coral Reef Waters The waters where coral reefsCoral Reef Waters The waters where coral reefs
Coral Reefs What is a coral reef EcosystemCoral Reefs What is a coral reef Ecosystem
Coral reefs begin to form when freeswimming coralCoral reefs begin to form when freeswimming coral
Coral Reefs What is a Coral Reef ExactlyCoral Reefs What is a Coral Reef Exactly
Coral Ecosystems Landbased Pollution Threats to Coral ReefsCoral Ecosystems Landbased Pollution Threats to Coral Reefs
Coral reefs by Brooklyn keller Pictures of coralCoral reefs by Brooklyn keller Pictures of coral