1. Coral Gardens and Kelp Forests By: Krystal Harris

2. Location & Temperature Kelp Forests Shallow waters Below 10° C winter Above 20° C summer Coral Gardens Tropics 23° - 25° C Lethal temperature considered 29° C

3. Adaptions Storms Sleep

4. Adaptations Adapted bodies Flat like a pancake Bright colors

5. Threats Crown of Thorns Eats coral Food Additives Fertilizer

8. Questions?

9. References http://coralreefbrawner.weebly.com/plant-- animal-adaptations.html http://coralreefbrawner.weebly.com/plant-- animal-adaptations.html http://www.lebanon.k12.oh.us/sn/dbfiles/009 18/Adaptations_Reading.pdf http://www.lebanon.k12.oh.us/sn/dbfiles/009 18/Adaptations_Reading.pdf http://phys.org/news/2014-09-great-barrier- reef-effective-absorber.html http://phys.org/news/2014-09-great-barrier- reef-effective-absorber.html http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/ecosystem s/kelpdesc.html http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/ecosystem s/kelpdesc.html Ecology Concepts and Applications