Fishies #1

1.       The Great Barrier Reef is considered the “largest__________________ on earth”.

living structure

2.       What compound does coral extract from the ocean to make solid tentacles?

Calcium Carbonate

3.       How does red algae impact the structure of a coral? 

 The red algae acts like "glue" that keeps the coral pieces together. It cements sand, shells, and other coral together.

4.       What year did the Great Barrier Reef become a national park?

1975

5.       What percentage of the reef is protected from fishing?

33 %

6.       How old do scientists believe the CURRENT reef is? The ANCIENT reef? 

ANCIENT: half a million

CURRENT: 20,000