Are coral reefs really disappearing?

Are coral reefs really disappearing? This video breaks down the reality of the state of coral reefs, especially related to bleaching. We will talk about the extent of the damage, and what’s being done to protect these critical habitats. If you're concerned about our oceans, this is information you need to know.
Coral reefs are the most rich marine ecosystem. They provide habitat, shelter, food and nursery grounds to numerous species, making them one of the most important ecosystems for our oceans and our planet. But coral bleaching, propelled by several threats like climate change, pollution, and overfishing poses a serious threat to them. Lets understand why.

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The Garden, by Rachel Mey
No Clues Left, by Arthur Besnon
Ocean Traveler, by Calm Shores
In the Aftermath, by Michael Rothery
What we Discovered, Philip Ayers

[vladvulcan]

This is really bad. Hope that not everything is lost yet... thanks for sharing your concerns with us, Maria!

[wavesandwifi]

This is spot on! Here in Cozumel CCRRP, led by German Méndez put together a few DIY shades for the coral nurseries here. The shades prove to keep some platforms cooler but for native corals around the island we do see bleaching on some coral species more than others. Seeing the reefs here every week, it's not hard to see the amount of stress on the corals and in turn the marine environment. Great video

[kattandryskova]

Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing light on this important topic :) obsessed with your editing btw

[fourm]

Yes i heard about the research you mentioned about the genetically modified micro-algae recently. That would be one huge project to roll it out & I imagine you'd have to diversify the micro-algae a great deal also. But it's a shimmer of hope & i'll take those!

[Hammerheadnerd]

This is sad. :'(

I wish we could do something on a massive scale. I don't want an ecosystem that has existed more than the dinosaurs to die.

[MeanBeanComedy]

How did they survive all the oastass extinctions? Because if 30° is what kills them, they shouldn't still be here, given the ocean hit 40° at least twice in a mass extinction. What let them make it?

[smallasian]

Even among a same list of human bodies, diversity of mentality has dwindled down to sometimes just one spirit.

[sarahkwast]

I am curious to know if any corals have adapted to the warmer waters. It would be a great time to evolve into a less temperature sensitive species.

[svenhaheim]

Always nice to see that face pop up in my feed :)

[dthomas]

Has there been any research on the possibility of corals colonizing areas of the ocean that were previously too cold for them before global warming?

[Imbapiranha]

Corals will adapt and start hunting humans.

[christophhanke]

Today, I learnt that coral Reefs are primarily made out of corals xD

You really really like Zooxanthelles^^ you talked so much about them in Subnautica back in the day :) but, they are quite cool.

Also, for these videos i feel like dou need a small intro-jingle or so^^

Oh, and do dou know about MossyEarth? They have some seagrass-projects too, if i remember correctly and maybe they and you would be up for collab :)

[hansdampf]

what happened to these reefs during the great heat period roughly a thousand years ago?

[screpio]

A great disservice was done to Peter Ridd

[jvx]

I wish I shared your optimism. Try as I might, i can't think of a single amusing thing to say...
So, I'll just thank you for the video, it was entertaining and informative, and I think you're really good at this science communication thing! XOXO

[petrairene]

Can't the species move to more habitable areas that were previously too cold for them? So, the reefs in areas that are too hot now are dying, but new ones can form in places where it was previously too cold for them?

[Corusame]

If we lose all the coral's what will happen?

[wildworld]

8:45 = based. And yet we still live in a world with climate change deniers. :(

[Triliton]

Could we humans install large underwater "fans" that cool down the water? They could float on top and use sunlight for electricity, then have rotors under water that cools down the ocean.

[hans-uelijohner]

Photosynthesid, converting sunlight into