The Silent Collapse Beneath the Waves | Reyansh Ambani | TEDxSeasonsStreet

Environmental Impact of Coral Reefs - Coral reefs support up to 25% of all marine life, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor [3] - Coral reefs protect coasts from hurricanes, support economies through tourism and fishing, and regulate the global climate by storing carbon [3] - Rising ocean temperatures, even by one or two degrees, cause coral bleaching, leading to coral starvation and death [4] - Corals in contact with plastic have an 89% higher chance of contracting a disease [5] Potential Solutions - Coral gardening, involving growing coral fragments in underwater nurseries and transplanting them onto damaged reefs, shows great improvement in various locations [7] - Cloud brightening, spraying fine droplets of seawater into the sky to reflect sunlight, is being experimented with to cool oceans and help coral survive heat waves [8] - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and plastic consumption globally is crucial for coral reef preservation [9] Call to Action - Support reef restoration through donations and volunteer work [11] - Raise awareness and promote action regarding coral reef conservation [11] - Choose reef-safe products, including sunscreen and seafood, to protect the oceans [11]