Buccoo Reef

Tobago

The Coral Reef in Tobago

Tobago has one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the Caribbean called the Buccoo Reef. This reef is approximately 7km² and is a protected marine park. The main corals found in the Buccoo Reef are the Star and Boulder Coral.

Buccoo Reef Tobago

What is a Coral Reef?

Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted from corals. Corals are colonies of tiny living animals living together in marine waters. Reefs grow best in warm, shallow , sunny and agitated waters.

Here are some corals

Wildlife found in the

Buccoo Reef

Picasso Triggerfish

Bally Hoo Fish

Grey Angelfish

French Angelfish

Golden Star Coral

Fire Coral

Shark

Brain Boulder Coral

Why are reefs important? Coral reefs provide homes for many marine

animals. They are also very beautiful places that attract many tourists. Many tourists visit the Buccoo Reef each year. This helps to increase the economy of the country.

Preserving the Buccoo Reef It is important to protect the Buccoo Reef because

once it is destroyed, it cannot be replaced that easily. It takes many years, sometimes hundreds of thousands of years, for a coral to form. Can you imagine how long it would take for an entire reef to form? Therefore, it is all our responsibility to preserve the reef to ensure that it is enjoyed for many years to come.

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