Coral Reefs Are Dying Fast

Coral reefs are dying right now and the science behind it is terrifying. When ocean temperatures

rise just half a degree above 28 Celsius, corals literally expel the algae

keeping them alive. It's like your body rejecting its own organs. These algae provide

up to 95% of the coral's food through photosynthesis. Without them, the coral turns

ghostly white and starves within weeks. We've already lost 19% of all reefs worldwide.

The ocean absorbs our excess carbon dioxide, making water more acidic,

which dissolves their calcium skeletons. Imagine trying to build bones while acid eats them away.

Some corals in extreme environments like the Persian Gulf survive at 35 degrees, giving scientists