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Slide 1: Title Slide
Research and Presentation Portfolio: The Impacts of Climate Change on Coral Reefs
Slide 2: Thesis Statement
Climate change is causing devastating effects on coral reefs, leading to coral bleaching, habitat destruction, and decreased biodiversity.
Slide 3: Coral Bleaching
Claim: Climate change is causing rising ocean temperatures, leading to coral bleaching.
Support of Claim:
- Studies show that increased ocean temperatures are directly linked to coral bleaching events.
- Coral bleaching is a phenomenon where corals expel the algae living in their tissues, turning them white and ultimately leading to their death.
Slide 4: Habitat Destruction
Claim: Climate change is causing sea level rise, leading to habitat destruction for coral reefs.
Support of Claim:
- Rising sea levels due to climate change are causing erosion and loss of reef structure.
- Habitat destruction can result in the loss of important breeding and feeding grounds for reef organisms.
Slide 5: Decreased Biodiversity
Claim: Climate change is causing ocean acidification, leading to decreased biodiversity in coral reefs.
Support of Claim:
- Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere lead to ocean acidification, which hinders the growth of coral reefs.
- Decreased biodiversity in coral reefs can disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and impact the survival of species dependent on the reefs.
Slide 6: Conclusion
In conclusion, the impacts of climate change on coral reefs are severe and have far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems. It is crucial to take action to mitigate climate change and protect these vital habitats.
Slide 7: Bibliography/Works Cited
Include a list of sources used for research in APA or MLA format.
Slide 8: Questions
Invite the audience to ask any questions or provide feedback on the presentation.