Let's Save The Underwater World

yoes (57)in #steemstem • 7 years ago

Coral reefs. What's in your mind after hearing the word "Coral Reef" Must have smelled of the sea or marine. Coral reefs are a collection of coral animals that are symbiotic with a kind of algae called zooxanthellae.

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Coral reefs are a collection of coral animals that are symbiotic with a kind of algae called zooxanthellae. Coral reefs are included in the type of Anthozoa class Cnidaria phylum that has tentacles. The Anthozoa class consists of two Subclasses namely Hexacorallia (or Zoantharia) and Octocorallia, both of which are originally distinguished Morphology and Physiology. source

The Coral reefs are included in the type of Anthozoa class Cnidaria phylum that has tentacles. The Anthozoa class consists of two Subclasses namely Hexacorallia (or Zoantharia) and Octocorallia, both of which are originally distinguished Morphology and Physiology.

The process of photosynthesis by algae causes increased production of calcium carbonate by removing carbon dioxide and stimulating chemical reactions as follows. Ca (HCO3) CaCO3 + H2CO3 H2O + CO2. source

The process of photosynthesis by algae leads to increased production of calcium carbonate by removing carbon dioxide and stimulating chemical reactions. The Coral reefs are one of the main components of coastal and marine resources, in addition to mangrove forests or mangrove forests and seagrass beds. Coral reefs and all life that is in it is one of the natural wealth owned by the Indonesian nation is priceless.

The Coral Reef.

Coral reefs that exist in contrast to the sea floor have various benefits for the survival of marine ecosystem itself. Coral reefs contain enormous and diverse benefits, both ecologically and economically.

Estimates of the types of benefits contained in the coral reefs can be identified into two, namely direct benefits and indirect benefits. Naturally, coral reefs are habitat for many marine species for spawning, spawning, child enlargement, feeding and foraging, especially for a number of species of significant economic value.

The many species of marine life that can be found on coral reefs make this ecosystem a warehouse of marine biodiversity. Today, the role of coral reefs as a warehouse of biodiversity makes it an important source for the various bioactive materials needed in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. The benefits of coral reefs that can be directly utilized by humans.

The place to live fish that many people need in the field of food, such as groupers, fish swimming, yellowtail fish, rocks, tourism, marine tourism to see the beauty of the shape and colour. Research and utilization of other aquatic biota contained therein. While included in the indirect utilization is a coastal abrasion retarder caused by waves and ocean waves, as well as a source of biodiversity

How The Concepts Empower Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are one of the main components of coastal and marine resources, in addition to mangrove forests or mangrove forests and seagrass beds. Coral reefs and all life that is in it is one of the natural wealth owned by the Indonesian nation is priceless.It is estimated that the coral reefs that exist in Indonesian waters are more than 60,000 km2, which is widespread from the waters of the Western Region of Indonesia to Eastern Indonesia. source

What is Indonesia's Coral Reef Condition? A number of studies and monitoring over the past few years indicate that the condition of Indonesian coral reefs has been very alarming. Indonesia's coral reefs are estimated to reach 70,000 km2 with good coral reef condition is only 6.56%. Damage to coral reefs can be caused by:

Human greed factors lead to the practice of irresponsible exploitation such as the use of explosives and chemical toxins in fishing.
Factors of ignorance and ignorance cause damage due to chemical pollution and sedimentation caused by industrial waste disposal into rivers /sea, sea sand mining and beaches that are not environmentally friendly, and mining of coral reefs.
Natural factors such as global warming, El Nino, volcanic eruption and tsunami also helped accelerate coral reef damage which is very vulnerable to environmental changes.

The Damage to these reefs will directly affect the lives of fishermen. Fish become hard to get, the catch decreases with the price of the fish will become more expensive. All this will affect the condition of the Indonesian economy. The Rehabilitation and Management Program (Coremap). The program involves all relevant agencies in coral reef management, such as local government, fisheries, tourism, and the environment, the Coremap Program consists of 5 important components:

Community-based programs.
2, Institutional strengthening program.
Program monitoring, control and supervision.
Community awareness program.
Scientific support program.

To give serious and real attention to save coral reefs and fishery resources in the Coral Triangle. As is known that the area of the coral triangle (coral triangle) is an area of the ocean known biodiversity rich in biodiversity and the potential of marine biodiversity.

Conclusion

The concept of blue economy focuses on the marine and aquatic sector by emphasizing the balance between economic development and environmental carrying capacity so that it can affect the welfare of the wider community.

On the other hand, continued, a healthy marine ecosystem can support the livelihood of society, as well as sustainable economic development. Implementation of the economic concept in the marine and fisheries sector is expected to promote a more balanced economic development between resource utilization and environmental protection. This is because there will be more economic activity in the marine and fisheries sector. With the concept is also expected to change the policy orientation and balance between land-based and marine development.