Coral Reefs at Risk: Act Now

# TikTok Video Script Coral reefs are dying at an alarming rate, and the reason will

shock you. These underwater cities cover less than 0.2% of our ocean but house

30% of all marine life. Think of coral as tiny architects that built structures

visible from space, like Australia's Great Barrier Reef stretching 2,300 kilometers.

But here's the problem. When ocean temperatures rise just half a degree above 28°C, coral kicks out

its algae partners in a panic response called bleaching. Without these algae, coral loses its

color and food source, starving within weeks. Scientists discovered 19% of reefs are

already destroyed, and another 15% could vanish within ten years. The ocean absorbs