Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs

Coral reefs, often dubbed the "rainforests of the sea," are vibrant marine ecosystems primarily composed of calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. These biodiverse habitats are not only geological marvels but also crucial to marine biodiversity. Geologically, coral reefs form over millennia through the accumulation of coral skeletons, which solidify into limestone formations. This process occurs in warm, shallow waters where symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae thrive. Coral reefs act as natural barriers, protecting coastlines from erosion and wave damage. They also serve as vital indicators of climate change, with their sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, ocean acidification, and rising sea levels providing critical data for Earth scientists studying environmental changes and sustainability.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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