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Corals
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One million marine species inhabit coral reefs.
More than half of the oxygen we breathe is produced by the oceans and these amazing animals. In adittion, it is one of the most valuable ecosystems on Earth.
Corals are reef-forming animals that encompass countless species and, although they only occupy 1% of the seabed, we would not exist without them.
Coral reefs mean life
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They are the habitat of 25% of the world's marine creatures and live mostly in colonies. It is rare for polyps not to act cooperatively and to be found singly or scattered. Reefs perceptible in size are between 5,000 and 10,000 years old.
Their lives are essentially nocturnal. In fact, they feed at night. Those that feed on zooxanthellae use their mucus layer filaments that capture tiny organic particles dissolved in the water. They act as filters that catch everything that floats in the ocean, cleaning the water.
They stabilize seagrass soils, which offer a space to feed marine mammal pups in a protected environment. Its structure forms a natural protective barrier against storms and promotes the survival of many types of marine flora and fauna.
There are more fish in 2 acres of coral reef than bird species in all North America. They grow where there are strong patterns of waves and currents, since they bring nutrients to all the biodiversity that inhabits this ecosystem.
They are the habitat of 1 million marine animals, including more than 4 thousand species of fish.
Endangered corals
75% of the world's coral reefs are currently threatened.
By 2030, 90% of all reefs will be in danger. It will rise to 100% by the middle of the century if we don't save them now. Now we can become the first generation to save an entire ecosystem.
The upper layer of the ocean is absorbing more than 90% of the heat from climate change, putting coral reefs on the front line of the problem and one of its biggest solutions. The ocean supports all life on Earth. Instead, it is just as resilient and fragile as our own body.
Raising Awareness about the biology, threats and conservation of Corals
I carry out an outreach work based on scientific evidence about these incredible marine animals which are essential for the health of the Earth. I try to give a voice to the ocean and the natural world, being aware of the different and unique connections that exist between marine biodiversity and climate, and that are established underwater in coral reefs - vital ecosystems to the survival of our blue planet. Dive with me and learn about corals.
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Action Line
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Glowing Glowing Gone
I have joined this campaign to accelerate ocean protection and climate action using color and creativity. We identify the tipping point of our planet by seeing how coral reefs, located on the front lines of climate change, desperately try to protect themselves from heat waves by emitting fluorescent colors. I organized an event dedicated to carry out ecological activities that help conserve coral reefs. I support greater ocean protection and stand up for net carbon emissions by 2050.
Restoring Corals
I help restore coral reefs by donating to The Nature Conservancy (a non-profit dedicated to creating a world where people and nature can thrive while preserving the land and water on which life depends on our valuable planet) through the Sheba Hope Grows project.
Learn more about The Nature Conservancy >
Calling for the protection and recovery of corals
Political and climate inaction is too severe at a crucial time to save life on Earth. We urge the World Heritage Committee to declare the Great Barrier Reef endangered to help stop further damage and save it for future generations.
"I'm declaring the reef in danger. Watch it die - or give it life. Use your power to save it while there is still time" - Sylvia Earle. One of the people I admire and inspire me the most, an oceanographer and marine biologist, has also joined this call for the oceans and their coral reefs.
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Citizen of the Great Barrier Reef
I am joining environmentally conscious people like me in taking meaningful action for the Great Barrier Reef and reefs around the world. Within a marine conservation NGO using leading science, innovative technology and a cooperative approach to drive meaningful results. I am involved in a massive citizen science project that provides scientists with access to fast and timely data about what is happening on the reefs studied.
