Coral Reef Dome

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Seahorses live in coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves. They face threats largely due to the destructive behaviours of humans. Coastal development, destructive fishing practices such as blast fishing, pollution and climate change are the main threats, all of which are caused by human destruction. Their habitat is already endangered, and human behaviour is making it worse. Coral reef habitats are endangered by both global and local human activities. Acidification occurs because the ocean absorbs excess carbon dioxide, which should also be absorbed by trees. As the carbon dioxide is acidic, it lowers the ph balance of the ocean and the corals have a harder time building their skeletons. Coral is a living organism, which can become stressed by it’s environmental changes. When the environment changes, the coral respond by expelling their algae, leading to a phenomena called ‘Coral Bleaching’. It is possible for coral to return from being bleached, but if the stress continues they are at a high risk of death due to not receiving their required nutrients.