Knowledge Themes
Zooxanthellae Symbiosis
Fringing Barrier and Atoll Reefs
Darwin’s Subsidence Theory
Coral Bleaching Causes
Ocean Acidification
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
Biorock Technology
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 Schedule I
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)
Ideal Temperature and Salinity Conditions
4th Global Coral Bleaching Event
Structural Subtopics
- Biological requirements for coral growth
- Symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae
- Types of coral reefs: fringing
- barrier
- and atolls
- Theories of coral reef formation (Darwin
- Dana
- and Daly)
- Global distribution and hotspots of coral reefs
- Mechanism and causes of coral bleaching
- Impact of ocean acidification on calcification
- Anthropogenic threats: overfishing and destructive fishing
- Effects of sedimentation and land-based pollution
- Role of coral reefs in coastal protection and storm surges
- Conservation initiatives and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
- Restoration techniques like biorock technology and coral gardening
- Geographic distribution of coral reefs in India
- Impact of climate change and rising sea surface temperatures
Study Material
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