For those of you who are confused as to what coral bleaching is, what is does, and how we can fix it, here you go!~
(A simple, quick brief on coral bleaching)
Coral reefs are losing their color due to the warmth of the ocean. The ocean is getting warmer and warmer every year, causing in mass coral bleaching events. The ocean warms up due to global warming and trapped greenhouse gases. Global warming can be caused by the release of fossil fuels and carbon gases into the atmosphere (cars, factories, smoke, etc.)
Due to the harsh conditions of the ocean and the Earth, algae are dying as well. When one species has a population reduction, it affects others species as well, explained by the food chain.
The first major bleaching event was in January 1998- March 199.
This one was rather severe, with up to 95% of the coral reach suffering from bleaching. Throughout the past 25 years, coral reef bleaching has been increasing at an alarming rate,
With all of this going on, is there any chance the corals can recover?
Studies by the NOAA say yes, they can, but the health weakens after bleaching over time
Depending on the coral, they may take from 10 to 100 years to completely cover from bleaching
What do corals do anyway?
Corals reduce the intensity of waves and storms
They shelter fish; many of the species that we eat
Without corals, many of these fish species would not have a home
Shelter up to 9,000,000 different species of creatures, including single celled organisms.
How can we help the corals?
Keeping the environment clean.
Using less carbon gases and fossil fuels
Use more organic products and eat more organic food
Recycle! A clean ocean reduces the ocean temperature
Educate others on the importance of animal and plant life, and how to protect them
Is there a chance we can save them?
Yes! If we make an effort to save corals and the Earth, we can! Scientists from National Geographic predict we can save the corals in the next 2 to 5 centuries.As coral bleaching is very severe, it will take quite some time, but there is hope!
Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk.
(A simple, quick brief on coral bleaching)
Coral reefs are losing their color due to the warmth of the ocean. The ocean is getting warmer and warmer every year, causing in mass coral bleaching events. The ocean warms up due to global warming and trapped greenhouse gases. Global warming can be caused by the release of fossil fuels and carbon gases into the atmosphere (cars, factories, smoke, etc.)
- When the ocean is too warm, coral release their algae.
- Coral’s algae is the source of 90% of their energy (food)
- Without their algae, the corals lose their color.
- Without the algae, the coral starves.
- The coral needs algae in order to survive
- The less algae coral have, corals cannot survive
Due to the harsh conditions of the ocean and the Earth, algae are dying as well. When one species has a population reduction, it affects others species as well, explained by the food chain.
The first major bleaching event was in January 1998- March 199.
This one was rather severe, with up to 95% of the coral reach suffering from bleaching. Throughout the past 25 years, coral reef bleaching has been increasing at an alarming rate,
Major events:
Palm Island Area: 1997-1998. 70% mortality rate
Great Reef Barrier: 2001-2002. 54% mortality rate
Southern Great Reef: 2005- 2006. 39% mortality rate
Palm Island Area: 1997-1998. 70% mortality rate
Great Reef Barrier: 2001-2002. 54% mortality rate
Southern Great Reef: 2005- 2006. 39% mortality rate
With all of this going on, is there any chance the corals can recover?
Studies by the NOAA say yes, they can, but the health weakens after bleaching over time
Depending on the coral, they may take from 10 to 100 years to completely cover from bleaching
What do corals do anyway?
Corals reduce the intensity of waves and storms
They shelter fish; many of the species that we eat
Without corals, many of these fish species would not have a home
Shelter up to 9,000,000 different species of creatures, including single celled organisms.
How can we help the corals?
Keeping the environment clean.
Using less carbon gases and fossil fuels
Use more organic products and eat more organic food
Recycle! A clean ocean reduces the ocean temperature
Educate others on the importance of animal and plant life, and how to protect them
Is there a chance we can save them?
Yes! If we make an effort to save corals and the Earth, we can! Scientists from National Geographic predict we can save the corals in the next 2 to 5 centuries.As coral bleaching is very severe, it will take quite some time, but there is hope!
Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk.
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