Question

Write the harmful effects of acid rain on Coral reefs.

Answer 1

Coral Reefs in Acidic Waters. Increasing amounts of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere from burning of fossil fuels. ... This changes the chemistry of seawater, lowering its pH, making it more acidic, which could have a large impact on marine life in the future

Answer 2

Coral reefs are also being degraded by many other factors. The list of problems can seem endless: overfishing, fishing using cyanide and dynamite, pollution from sewage and agriculture, massive outbreaks of predatory starfish, invasive species, and sedimentation from poor land use practices. Reefs and their wildlife across the world are also affected by destructive fishing and exploitation to supply the coral reef wildlife trade. Fish, corals, and various invertebrates are all taken from reef habitats to serve as aquarium pets or decorative items. Although this trade can be conducted sustainably, wildlife populations are often overexploited to feed the demand for these animals. Sometimes poisons like cyanide are dumped into the water to stun fish and make them easier to capture. Sadly, fishing with cyanide often kills fish, corals, and other forms of wildlife, while degrading the reef habitat itself