What does the photographer do before diving into the water?
She fixes her scuba tank and mask, waves to a man in a fishing boat, and then dives backwards into the water.
Name three types of fish the photographer sees while exploring the coral reef.
Sea anemones, red hind fish, gaudy parrotfish, and yellow angelfish are mentioned
Why are coral reefs important for plants and animals?
Coral reefs provide food and shelter to many plants and animals that depend on them for survival.
What is causing many coral reefs to die, according to the text?
Pollution, climate change, and coral bleaching are causing many coral reefs to die.
What does the Nature Conservancy organization aim to do for coral reefs?
The organization works to rescue coral reefs by rebuilding them, using small pieces of staghorn coral attached to concrete blocks to grow new coral.
How are staghorn corals used in rebuilding coral reefs?
Staghorn coral is attached to concrete blocks, and as the coral grows, these blocks are planted in the reefs to help restore them.
What relationship does the photographer hope her pictures will highlight?
She hopes her pictures will highlight the relationship between pollution, climate change, and coral bleaching.
Explain the process of photosynthesis and how it helps coral reefs.
Photosynthesis is a process where algae turn sunlight into food, which they share with the coral.
In the food chain described, what role does the parrotfish play?
The parrotfish is a consumer, as it eats the algae-filled polyps in the coral to gain energy.
Why does the photographer take a picture of the barracuda?
She takes a picture of the barracuda because it is a lurking predator, hiding among the sea grass and waiting for prey.
What is coral bleaching, and what causes it?
Coral bleaching occurs when coral expels the algae living inside it due to stress.
Describe how the relationship between algae and coral breaks down due to pollution or warmer water.
When water is polluted or too warm, algae stop producing food for the coral.
