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The Coral Triangle and countries participating in the Coral Triangle Initiative [1] [2] The Coral Triangle (CT) is a roughly triangular area in the tropical waters around Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. This area contains at least 500 species of reef-building corals in each ecoregion. [3]
The "Coral Triangle" (CT) region is located along Earth's equator at the confluence of both Western Pacific and Indian Oceans.Using coral and reef fish diversity as two primary criteria, scientists defined boundaries of this region to include most of the exclusive economic zones of these partner countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste ...
Pulley Ridge is a mesophotic coral reef system off the shores of the continental United States. [1] The reef rests on sunken barrier islands [2] and lies 100 miles west of the Tortugas Ecological Reserve and stretches north about 60 miles at depths ranging from 60 to 80 meters. [3]
Scientists have found evidence that the “Coral Triangle” — an area of tropical ocean that includes the Solomon Islands, as well as parts of countries like Indonesia and the Philippines ...
Approximately 97% of the park's area consists of sea, with more than 390 types of coral reefs decorating its seabed. The coral reefs in Bunaken are formed as part of the Indo-Pacific coral reef ecosystem, and are known as one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Coral Triangle: Mainly Indonesia
Regions where systems strongly intersect include Central America (Belize), the Caribbean, the Red Sea, the Coral Triangle (particularly Malaysia), Madagascar, and the Great Barrier Reef. [136] Ecosystem service synergies between mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs [136]
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms — The drive-thru Festival of Lights opens on Thanksgiving night and does not allow tickets to be purchased in advance.. Dates: Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 5:30-10 p.m ...
On the back of rising mortgage rates and a slowing economy, the Triangle’s housing market continues to fizzle. In ZIP code 27560, which includes Morrisville, the median home value stood at ...