]> http://www.londonaquarium.co.uk/taxonomy/term/160/0 en http://www.londonaquarium.co.uk/node/453 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-7"><div class="image"> <img width="117" height="77" alt="Bubble coral new blue s" src="system/files?file=images/bubble coral s.jpg" /></div> <p><span>Coral reefs are one of the most diverse habitats on earth, rivalled only by rainforests in terms of numbers of species. It is estimated that between 1 and 3 million species exist on coral reefs and approximately 1/3 of all species of fish live on them. Coral reefs represent just 1% of the oceans.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span>Coral reefs are under increasing threat due to the actions of man. These pressures include over-fishing, destructive fishing techniques, pollution and coral bleach as a result of global warming.&nbsp; It is estimated by experts&nbsp;that only 30% of the world's&nbsp;coral reefs will remain by 2050...</span></p> <div image="" style="float: right;"> <img width="114" height="175" src="system/files?file=images/red coral m_1.jpg" alt="Red coral new blue m" /></div> <p><span>The London Aquarium runs a project which currently&nbsp;has over 28 corals all&nbsp;of which are&nbsp;being actively&nbsp;propagated. The project helps to conserve corals through captive propagation therefore removing the pressure on natural reefs. It also increases our knowledge of coral biology.</span></p> </div> Corals Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:17:59 +0000