Coral Reefs
Published on Nov 28, 2015
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"Ten percent of the world's reefs have been completely destroyed. In the Philippines, where coral reef destruction is the worst, over 70% have been destroyed and only 5% can be said to be in good condition" (Ocean World)
Photo by SarahDepper
I can mention many moments that were unforgettable and revelatory. But the most single revelatory three minutes was the first time I put on scuba gear and dived on a coral reef. It's just the unbelievable fact that you can move in three dimensions.
(Attenborough)
Photo by jeaneeem
"Everybody is saying we need new antibiotics, where are we going to get them? And here is this vast resource out there in the ocean that has been completely overlooked despite the fact that the oceans form the majority of the surface on the earth." (Fenical)
Photo by Tim Sheerman-Chase
What Is Happening To
Coral Reefs?
Bleached Coral
Photo by NOAA's National Ocean Service
Tropical Storms Destroy Reefs
“We can’t stop the storms, and ocean warming (the primary cause of coral bleaching) is one of the critical impacts of the global climate change. However, we can act to reduce the impact of crown-of-thorns." (Gunn)
Photo by Nemo's great uncle
What Can You Do?
Even Small Things Can Help
