Damaging the Reef
While coral reefs are often damaged by natural events such as hurricanes or typhoons, humans also share the blame. Global warming has caused water temperatures to rise keeping reefs from expanding. Destructive fishing practices have also had an effect. When plant eating fish are caught, coral reefs become overgrown with seaweed and smother themselves.
The dumping of trash and oil also has a devastating effect on the ocean and its sealife. Whether dumped by ships accidently or on purpose, the destruction can be irreparable. It’s up to each one of us to cut down on pollution and wastes that could possibly end up in the ocean and knock the balance of the ocean off.
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While coral reefs are often damaged by natural events such as hurricanes or typhoons, humans also share the blame. Global warming has caused water temperatures to rise keeping reefs from expanding. Destructive fishing practices have also had an effect. When plant eating fish are caught, coral reefs become overgrown with seaweed and smother themselves.
The dumping of trash and oil also has a devastating effect on the ocean and its sealife. Whether dumped by ships accidently or on purpose, the destruction can be irreparable. It’s up to each one of us to cut down on pollution and wastes that could possibly end up in the ocean and knock the balance of the ocean off.
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