Why Are Coral Reefs Dying
Human impact on coral reefs is significant. Coral reefs are dying around the world. Great Barrier Reef Dying Climate Change Has Caused 89 Decrease In New Coral In Great Barrier Reef And Threatens Recovery Study Says Cbs News Damaging activities include coral mining pollution organic and non-organic overfishing blast fishing the digging of canals and access into islands and bays. Why are coral reefs dying . Coral reefs are home to many different types of fish sharks turtles and other beloved marine life many of whom live and depend upon coral reefs to survive. Coral die-offscaused by a process known as bleachingtend to look as bland and lifeless in contrast to the vibrant rainbow colors of thriving coral. For years coral reefs around the world have been devastated by mass bleaching events as the oceans continue to warm due to climate change. Sad to say coral reefs are dying and for many reasons including excess levels of nitrogen in the water and increased water temperature...