What type of coral forms massive boulder-like structures?
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Brain coral
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At what depth (in meters) was a coral reef discovered in the Maldives in 2020?
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150
What is the name of the coral reef in Australia that is home to the world's largest aggregation of whale sharks?
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Ningaloo Reef
How many species of reef-building corals are found in the Coral Triangle?
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Over 600
What is the typical growth rate of branching corals like Acropora in optimal conditions?
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10 cm per year
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What is the typical growth rate of branching corals like Acropora in optimal conditions?
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10 cm per year
What is the name of the coral disease characterized by a white band of dead tissue?
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White band disease
What is the name of the coral reef located off the coast of Belize that is a UNESCO site?
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Belize Barrier Reef
What is the name of the deep-sea coral species that forms reefs in cold, dark waters?
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Lophelia pertusa
What ocean contains the greatest diversity of coral reefs?
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Pacific Ocean
What is the main mineral compound that makes up coral skeletons?
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Calcium carbonate
What type of coral reef is directly attached to the shoreline?
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Fringing reef