Summary:
Scientists have observed that the rise in temperature in the Indonesian waters, has resulted in coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when algae living within tissues are expelled. It also is an indication of stress caused by environmental triggers such as temperature fluctuations. Temperatures last May in the Adaman Sea reached a high of 34 degrees, 4 degrees higher than the long term averages, which may be a major contribution to the coral effects. An initial survey indicated that over 60% of corals were bleached, in addition, scientists found that 80% of some species have died since then. What needs to be done if anything to help, and what can we do?
Opinion:
These coral reefs are some of the world's most biodiverse and are essential to other plants, animals, and humans. It is obvious that their bleaching is much more severe than we've ever seen before or thought about, and action needs to be taken to help. The coral reef's contribution and connection to plants and animals is obvious, but what people don't know is their connection to humans as well. Humans in these regions depend on the reefs for food and livelihood. Many attempts are already being taken place such as communities maintaining fish biomes and attempts to curse climate change, but the truth is that we must act fast if we want these reefs to be around in the future.
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