Coral Reef Destruction- by C. Benjamin June 2015 | Page 9

--Curb you CO2 emissions:

Much of coral reef destruction is due to bleaching, usually caused by an increase in ocean temperatures

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

--Do not purchase tropical fish:

The aquarium fish industry uses coral reefs as a source for many of the fish that are available in pet stores

--Do not patronize resorts built near coral reefs:

Runoff from costal construction and houses pollutes the water around reefs and can choke them out, causing bleaching