What is the name of the starfish that preys on corals and can cause large-scale reef damage?
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Crown-of-thorns starfish
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What is the name of the starfish that preys on corals and can cause large-scale reef damage?
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Crown-of-thorns starfish
What is the name of the largest coral reef in the continental United States?
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Florida Reef
What small island nation's economy heavily depends on coral reef tourism?
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Maldives
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What is the name of the largest coral reef in the continental United States?
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Florida Reef
What is the common name for corals in the genus Montastraea?
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Star coral
What type of coral forms massive boulder-like structures?
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Brain coral
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