Coral reefs cover only 1% of the ocean’s floor but are home to 500 million inhabitants and a quarter of all known marine life. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world’s largest network of coral reefs. It is 2300 km long and supports almost 9000 species of marine animals. However, it is threatened due to reasons like overfishing, pollution, reef mining and global warming. Now, it is at risk of dying as an ecosystem. Know the importance of these intricate environments on ‘Bl

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What is Coral Bleaching? In short, it’s a warning – one that is so vivid and eerie that it’s hard to ignore. Under stress, corals turn skeletal white as a final attempt to survive before death. But they can bounce back, as long as the environment improves. Help us repopulate the reef with resilient corals. Link in bio. Watch this guide to further understand how coral bleaching happens! Video by our creative director @harrydlee / photos by @ryan_borne & @dimitrichant #coralgardeners #savethereef