珊瑚礁

Territory are in fair or poor condition."We're losing the coral in the coral reef," said William Platt, a coral reef expert with NOAA.

人类即将失去造礁珊瑚，美国国家海洋和大气局的一位珊瑚礁专家威廉·普莱特说。

The U.S. Geological Survey, working closely with academic institutions, state, and other Federal agencies, is spearheading an effort to better understand the processes that affect the health and sustainability of our Nation's reefs.

美国地质勘察局与高等学校、州政府和其它联邦机构合作，致力于更好的理解影响美国珊瑚礁健康状态和可持续生存的因素。

Both three systems showed low abundance of herbivorous fishes. Relative abundance of fishes and coral reefs was least in the anthropogenically impacted systems. However, relative abundance of fishes did not differ in the protected and non-protected systems, suggesting the little effect of marine protection area.

而受人为活动影响的珊瑚礁生态系则显示，破坏的保护区之鱼类和珊瑚比例最少，但藻类最多；然而鱼类比例在保护区和非保护区间，除非是受到高度管制的保护区，鱼类比例会较高外，二区间的鱼类比例差异并不大，显示保护区可能未受到较妥当的保护，无法发挥其效能。

But the coral reefs and other aquatic life around Rongelap bear no visible scars from the radiation.

但是Rongelap周围的珊瑚礁和其他海洋生物没有明显的受到辐射的伤害。

Strong currents bring plankton-rich waters to Fiji, nourishing the almost 4,000 square miles (10,400 square kilometers) of its reefs.

强大的水流携带浮游生物丰富的水域到斐济，滋补几乎4000平方英里（ 10，400平方公里）的珊瑚礁。

Strong currents bring plankton-rich waters to Fiji, nourishing the almost 4,000 square miles (10,400 square kilometers) of its reefs.

强大的海流带来浮游生物丰富的到斐济水域，滋养多的几乎有4000平方英里（10400平方公里）的珊瑚礁。

Now, we proudly present our latest member of Oceanis Australia Group – Siam Ocean World. Welcome to the extraordinary world of countless fascinations with more than 10,000 square meters, fascinate yourself with over 400 species of rare sea animals with 360 degree fish bowl, be captivated by the beauty of yjr 8-meter high deep reef coral tank. Every single step through the seven zones will immerse you into an amazing journey.

现在我们很荣幸介绍澳洲 Oceanis 集团最新的成员– Siam 海洋世界，欢迎来到有无穷魅力的非凡世界，占地超过一万平方公尺，在 360 度的鱼缸中有超过四百种以上的罕见海洋动物，为八公尺高的珊瑚礁槽而著迷，在七个区域中的每一步，都将让你沈浸於神奇的旅程。

It is a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the wealth of marine life and the reefs as well as being popular with honeymooners and older couples seeking to rejuvenate their lives.

事实上，到这里的游客是不会失望的。潜水员可以在这里看到海洋生物和珊瑚礁，新婚夫妇可以到这里度蜜月，已婚夫妇可以到这里重温浪漫。

Parrotfish swim over a reef cluster off Raine Island, Australia.

鹦嘴鱼在澳大利亚的Raine岛的珊瑚礁群间游过。

Australian scientists found that some fish act as "lawnmowers", keeping coral free of kelp and unwanted algae.

澳洲的科学家们发现一些鱼类著实扮演了&除草机&的角色，使珊瑚礁得以避开巨藻以及多余海藻的纠缠。

The split between the two groups can hardly be papered over.

这两个团体间的分歧难以掩饰。

This approach not only encourages a greater number of responses, but minimizes the likelihood of stale groupthink.

这种做法不仅鼓励了更多的反应，而且减少跟风的可能性。