Fragile Earth 6 by danob
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Coral reefs are found in about 100 countries. Coral Reefs are home to over 25 percent of all marine life and are among the world's most fragile and endangered ecosystems. In the last few decades over 35 million acres of Coral Reefs have been obliterated. Reefs off of 93 countries have been damaged . When corals are stressed by high temperature, ultraviolet light or other environmental changes, they lose their symbiotic algal cells, and appear white (the white skeleton is actually visible through the transparent tissue). Depending on the intensity and duration of the stress, the corals may recover or die.
If the present rate of destruction continues, 70% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed within the next few decades.
Climate change will destroy the world's great coral reefs within a century, according to a report by German and Australian marine scientists.
Comments (35)
Great composition and vibrant colour on display! There is an interesting reflection of light in the eye.
A beautiful photo - peaceful and calm. The fish nor the surrounding live rocks, etc. have any idea of the war waged against them. Good job on the photo and on the information.
Superb capture and colors, only outdone by the great info. Nice work!!
sing yellow submarine..a beautiful submarine.!!.superb!!
wonderful, very good shot, not sure but did you took this one in Antwerpen?
Wow!!!! Wonderful shot my friend. What vibrant colors and the composition and details are great. John
Soooo excellent- LOVE the bubbles and colors!!
How the heck did you capture this? :) Marvelous!
Lovely colours. Great pic and Beautiful presentation. Thank you
Wow!!! wonderful capture!!! Bravo!!!
Super gorgeous capture
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!! Wonderful very very nice!!!! Roby ;O)
pretty sunny bright yellow swimmer! yes, heard recently some US scientists are throwing their hands up in disgust after being put under pressure by the gov't to not mention "global warning"
I've never been to an aquarium that had glass this clean and clear! Very well taken!
Beautiful! Love the shimmering air bubbles!
A most beautiful photo.
Because of the damage to reefs here in Hawaii, we are suffering the disappearance of many species of fish. Lucky for us this yellow tang is still among the fish that are plentiful here. A law was just passed that limits the amount of tropical fish that can be taken for aquariums...thank goodness, for it is a thriving business here...Thanks for the facts and figures Dan, you sure are waking people up.....Aloha~
What a color!! and the things he is eating is beautifully shimmering. Have you been diving or is it from an aquarium? Any case it's gorgeous!
I too appreciate all your efforts to inform the masses!!!!! It's quite alarming the rate of destruction!!! The damage has been pretty invasive, but I know this planet has the amazing ability to rise up and heal itself when threatened. Thanks Danny for this excellent series!!!!!!!!! I applaud your efforts!!!!!!!
How do we all co-exist? Seems impossible. What a beautiful shot.
Fantastic photo!!! So colorful!!!
Excellent underwater capture & presentation, the rate of destruction we know all to well here in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is suffering the same. Stuart
Stunnin shot. Wonderful colors and outstanding details. Superb. Thank you again for the interesting and informative comment!!
Coral is very fragile and hate to see it abused. Excellent shot and information here. Beautiful series. Aloha
beautiful yellow tang captured!!! i am drawn to the tiny bubble at the bottom as well !!loved the info!- beautiful work!!
When I go to the Thai restaurant they have these reef fish in a tank. So busy, so quiet.
Wonderful shot my friend......!!!!!
Flabbergasting!
Love the bubbles they reflect the light amazingly! For the reality? Sobering!
A fantastic coral reef capture with this beautiful yellow sea water fish! An excellent and professional looking shot!!!