Reefs

Coral reefs attract a variety of beautiful marine life.

Coral reefs are some of the most amazing natural habitats on Earth.

Coral reefs are threatened by climate change.

Climate change could cause the loss of 85% of coral reefs.

Ocean waters are becoming warmer and more acidic, broadly affecting ocean circulation, chemistry, ecosystems, and marine life. More acidic waters inhibit the formation of shells, skeletons, and coral reefs.

Warmer waters harm coral reefs and alter the distribution, abundance, and productivity of many marine species.

Coral reefs are very sensitive to light and temperature. If the water they live in gets too hot, they might not survive.

The subtidal reefs host a myriad of sponges, anemones and corals, whose presence converts the dark rock to fields of vibrant color.

Coral reefs are home to millions of species.

Coral reefs teem with life.