Aquaculture of coral

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aquaculture-of-coral

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Various species within the orders Scleractinia and Corallimorpharia are cultivated
2. What is a coral farm and how does it help coral reefs?A coral farm is an underwater nursery where tiny coral pieces grow. It gives healthy corals that can be planted back on reefs to help them heal.
3. How do scientists grow coral in a coral farm?Scientists cut bigger coral into small pieces or collect tiny larvae. They attach them to special plugs or pipes and keep them in water that has good light and flow.

Silviculture: The practice of controlling the growth and composition of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
Ocean Acidification: The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Genetic Diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, crucial for adaptation and resilience.