“Coral reefs”
are
formed by calcium carbonate materials which is secreted by corals. Corals also
called as rain forest of the sea. It is very good shelter for many kinds of other
marine organisms. Due to climate changes and man-made activities, it becomes
under the endangered list. Dr. Venkataraman, Director, Zoological Survey of
India said that Snowflake corals (Soft Corals) posing serious threat to the
coral reef colonies of Gulf of Mannar and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. IUCN
also pointed out, it is life supporting system and it protects from sea
erosion. This invasive species of soft corals high fecundity and it may grows
20-30 meters length. Such kind of corals called as Bio-invasion species.
Translocation by ship is a major problem. We have limited facility for this
bio-invasion species. Hence, we shall need an awareness for such kind of
bio-invasion species. In general, coral reefs give a place for other rare and
endangered species.
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