By Korel Ucpinar
Coral reefs are important ocean habitats that scientists estimate support 25 percent of all marine life. Although these reefs provide a large fraction of Earth’s biodiversity, Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region are being destroyed at a rate of almost 1 percent a year. According to the United Nations Environment Program, as of 2020, 30 percent of the world's coral reefs are already damaged. At this current rate, 70 percent of the world's reefs will have disappeared by 2050.
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By Alyssa Manche
I always feel at home when I travel to Hawaii. The warm breeze on my face makes me forget about all my troubles, and the sun somehow seems brighter and fuller than anywhere else in the world. My mouth stretches into an unsuspecting smile every time I land, the island finally letting me close my eyes and just breathe in. 5/12/2021 0 Comments My First StepBy Allie Bricca
As a surfer, I feel little distance between myself and my environment. I see myself as an embedded part of nature, despite my humanness. The thought that a complex ecosystem that lay not far below my surfboard is disappearing as a result of my own doing is extremely disheartening... 11/29/2020 0 Comments How does Coral Bleaching occur?Ever heard of bright, fluorescent algae? Symbiotic dinoflagellates known as Zooxanthellae are a great example of these wonderful types of algae which are found inside coral cells. If we zoom into a coral tentacle, there are two layers of double cells with an open space in between...
Many of you have heard about climate change and the debate on how to stop it. Climate change is labeled as just one massive problem because it makes it easier for people to grasp. Within the term climate change, there are many large individual problems that scientists are continually trying to solve. It's almost like a wooden puzzle game waiting in its packaging begging to be solved, bewildering even the most intelligent scientists...
8/7/2020 How Can You Make A difference There are many ways you can make a difference. One amazing way is by donating to reputable sources, however finding some of these great sources that you may strongly support can be difficult (which is why we’re here to help). Some amazing, well-known organizations are incredibly passionate about the reefs; however, their plans for saving the coral reefs aren't always sustainable. One solution that some of these organizations use include planting coral that isn't modified to survive extensive heat...
8/7/2020 What's Happening Seeing colorful bright coral has become a rare sight. White and brown corals have become more common, and though white corals may look gorgeous, they’re actually in a state of starvation. Brown corals are already dead, or on the verge of the dead with no possibility of survival. When you look at the white and brown corals, it’s important to remember that the loss of color has effects beyond the corals themselves. Corals support over 25% of marine wildlife and bring $3.4 billion into the economy each year. They save $94 million by preventing extensive flood damage each year. They are a remarkable species...
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