Race to Save Dying Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are dying at a terrifying speed and the culprit is hiding in plain sight.

When ocean temperatures spike just half a degree above normal, corals kick out their algae roommates

in a panic response called bleaching. These algae aren't just decoration, they're the coral's

personal chefs, providing up to 95% of their food through photosynthesis. Without them,

corals literally starve to death within weeks. Think of it like your body rejecting

its own stomach during stress. Since the 1980s, we've lost 19% of all reefs worldwide.

The ocean has also absorbed so much CO2 that it's become 30% more acidic, making it nearly

impossible for corals to build their calcium skeletons. Imagine trying to construct a house