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Boulder, star, and brain corals are the major species of corals found in fringing reefs.<ref name="Palaces"> | Boulder, star, and brain corals are the major species of corals found in fringing reefs.<ref name= "Palaces"/> | ||
==Where are they found?== | ==Where are they found?== | ||
Fringing reefs often form around the perimeters of islands in both the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific.<ref name="Palaces"> | Fringing reefs often form around the perimeters of islands in both the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific.<ref name="Palaces"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 02:11, 24 January 2013
Fringing Reefs
Fringing reefs or shore reefs grow parallel to the shoreline in warm, shallow water. They need abundant sunlight and a suitable hard bottom. It is also important that the water has low nutrient levels and low turbidity. Runoff or excessive sediments (like after a storm) may inhibit growth.[1]
What will I see?
Boulder, star, and brain corals are the major species of corals found in fringing reefs.[1]
Where are they found?
Fringing reefs often form around the perimeters of islands in both the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific.[1]