Save our reefs! Save the Coral Reef! Looking deep into the nature of Coral Reefs and their structure is one of my favorite escapism. I have so many thoughts about its formation and its zones that reflect the theory of formation for each and its structure (taxonomy). The main lessons that I found very interesting to be shared, is about: - The symbiotic relationship between the coral reef and zoothanlea. - Interaction in the ecosystem. - The structure of the coral reef and it’s small polyp formation. Structural engineers used Coral reefs as inspiration for their buildings and city designs (the bio-inspired designs) and I found this quite interesting article that enthusiasts could use: https://lnkd.in/d2hT6MYY. Also, there’s one of the best educational resources that anyone can use from the @Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation that explains Coral Reef Ecology in a very professional way and it’s highly recommended resource for any coral lovers. (https://lnkd.in/d-iPEWHg) Also, I made some research and collect it in this PowerPoint that show how Coral reef shapes could be mimicked in different designs.

1. Coral reef: Nature’s
amazing underwater cities

2. Reef zones
inspirations
Fringing reef
Atoll
Barrier reef

3. Fringing
Reef

5. Barrier reef

9. Soft coral

10. Columnar

11. Fungia
Solitary
(free living)
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

12. Arborescent (elkhom)

13. Foliose/ Laminar

14. Corymbose

15. Caespitose

16. Digitate

17. Encrusting coral

18. Bottle brush

19. Foliaceous
(Cup-
shaped)

20. Table & Plate

21. Massive (Boulder)

22. Foliaceous (Whorl-shaped)

23. Brain coral

24. Thousands of marine
animals are living here, but
they are disappearing fast.
Save our reef!
Save the coral reef!