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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🪸 Ready to add a splash of the ocean to your sketchbook? Learn how to draw Coral in just 6 simple steps with this fun and beginner-friendly guide! Whether you're helping your child with a creative activity or relaxing with some art time yourself, this coral drawing tutorial is easy to follow and packed with inspiration ✏️ From bubbly coral tentacles to soft swaying seaweed, this tutorial shows you how to build an underwater scene that’s full of personality. You can even customize your creation

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