Deep water coral reef
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What are the features of deep water coral reefs?
No symbiotic relationship with deep water coral reefs. Grow slower and have less food energy. Recover slower due to their slow growth.
Why are deep water coral reefs important?
Little research as they have recently been discovered, so it is not known of their ecological impacts, medical properties etc. Support large biomass of fish, usually k-selected species.
What are the threats of deep water coral reefs?
Deep water trawling over-exploiting fish populations and damages coral. Coral has a slow recovery rate so damage is bad. Oil and gas exploration Increased CO2 and ocean acidification.
What are the conservation efforts of deep water coral reefs?
Protected areas