Fluorescence Indicating Health of Corals?
The Great Barrier Reef is a great example of Coral Reefs. Corals are well-known for the vibrant colors they have. Most people don't know it, but they give off fluorescent. Scientists say that studying the levels of their fluorescence is easier to monitor the health of coral reefs around the world. Monitoring using this method means no disturbance to the coral and can be evaluated at the reef site. Fluorescence indicates if the coral is in poor health before it’s bleached. Coral fluorescence is produced by special fluorescent proteins. Researchers believe that fluorescence could help protect the coral from damaging sunlight or possibly other forms of stress. I believe that studying the fluorescence of coral is more ethical and accurate. Scientist can study the coral while still preserving it rather than taking a sample and bringing it back to the lab. There is a less endangerment risk with using this method of testing.
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I agree with Salena. I think that it is very important to keep the biodiversity of the coral reef
ReplyDeleteCoral reefs are homes for an incredibly large amount of species that live in the ocean so protecting that biodiversity is important.
ReplyDeleteLoss of biodiversity is the last thing we need because organisms depend on each other to survive.
ReplyDeleteI think that coral reefs are important for maintaining biodiversity and anything to protect them and that is safe is good.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is important to protect coral reefs. They are beautiful biomes.
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