Coral Reefs
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SOMBRERO REEF
- Lies inside SPA (sanctuary preservation area)
- Named after famous lighthouse
- Lies south-east of the coral reef
- Depth range of 5-35 feet
- One of the largest coral reefs
'The Arch' is a natural limestone formation in the coral reef. It is large enough to swim through and it's covered in hard and soft corals.
Photo by nashworld
LOOE REEF
- Named after HMS Looe lighthouse
- Depth range from 5-70 feet
- Also lies in a SPA
- Deeper places might have dangerous currents
- Research only reef
Photo by Phil's 1stPix
BOTH REEFS
- Protected completely
- No fishing
- Named after lighthouses
- No spear fishing
- Spurs and groove reefs
Photo by mattk1979
EXTRA INFORMATION
- Types of Fish
- Parrot fish and surgeon fish on north sides
- Barracudas and jacks on top of the reefs
- Grunts, butterfly fish, and angel fish on reef crest
- Spiny lobsters, sea turtles, and gentle nurse sharks
Photo by NOAA's National Ocean Service
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Photo by Kevin Bryant, DMD
