Healthy vs Unhealthy Corals
It's EASY to learn how to distinguish healthy from unhealthy corals! When you become a Coral Watch Volunteer one of the things you will learn is to distinguish between healthy coral, diseased coral and bleaching coral.
Healthy Coral
The large star coral, with polyps extend, contribute to reef building. Photo Linda Searle
Healthy coral comes in shades of olive green to light brown. Notice the how the queen triggerfish can change its color to blend in with the coral behind it! Photo Linda Searle
Diseased Coral
Disease that makes corals turn white has a distinct line of healthy and unhealthy coral. Photo Linda Searle
Become a Coral Watch Volunteer Today!If you are ready to learn more about coral reefs and how to distinguish healthy, diseased, bleached or dead coral visit the Belize Coral Watch page and sign up today and become a Coral Watch Volunteer!
We need Coral Watch Volunteers to send us reports from all over Belize. Please Contact Us with any questions! | Bleaching Coral - Paling
Pale coral is the first sign that corals are stressed. Photo Linda Searle
Bleaching Coral - Whole Bleached
Whole bleached coral is completely white. Photo Linda Searle
Dead Coral
Dead coral is sometimes confused with bleached coral. Photo Linda Searle
|
Contact Details
PO Box 1234
Belize City, Belize TEL: + (501) 223-3022 CEL: + (501) 671-3483 Email: linda@ecomarbelize.org | Like us on Facebook!
|
