Coral Bleaching

Coral reefs are beautiful beings that reside in the sea. Indonesia is known for being part of the coral triangle, where different types of corals can be found to prosper in Indonesia. Coral reefs provide a safe haven for fishes, where they ensure the livelihood and abundance of fishes. However, corals are at risk due to coral bleaching.

 Climate change due to global worming has affected the ecosystem in many ways, including the coral reel ecosystem. The temperature of the sea that becomes warmer due to climate change causes coral reefs to bleach where these corals die and turn white. Corals themselves only grow 1 cm every year, thus we cannot risk losing corals.

Coral reefs aside from giving fishes shelter, also serves as a wave breaker. Corals themselves provide oxygen, so it further proves their importance and why we must take care of them. Coral reefs are already in risk of being damaged by careless tourists such as being stepped on, as well as being covered by human trash. So with climate change, the risk of corals dying becomes larger.