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Introduction Group 4 Sundeep Reggie Cristy Ashley Tomas

Purpose of Experiment Global Warming Observe change in Corals as temperature increases Temperature increased by 1 degree a week

Purpose of Experiment Raise Temperature Decrease Temperature New! Purpose of Experiment Raise Temperature Decrease Temperature Raise Temperature again Compare first temperature impact to second temperature impact

What We have Seen So Far… Physical Observations Zoox Count Protein Chlorophyll

Interesting Facts Among the oldest ecosystems Home to 25% of fish species By 2050, 70% of the world’s coral reefs will be destroyed If it weren’t for coral reefs then parts of Florida would be underwater

Sources Encarta www.encarta.com Nature Conservancy www.nature.org