“Coral reefs are vital to the health of our planet. They breathe life into their surroundings, drawing in an astounding array of marine life. Coral reef ecosystems make up less than 1 percent of the ocean floor, yet they hold a staggering 25 percent of all marine life — with biological diversity comparable to rainforests,” co-founder Cristina Mittermeier, mitty Coral reefs extend tremendous support to our global ocean, but rising temperatures and increased pollution are quickly eliminating these vital ecosystems. In their absence, the landscape of our ocean transforms and humanity’s dependence on them proves ever so substantial. Visit the link in our bio to learn how coral ecosystems support our ocean and our species! Video by paulnicklen #ocean #coral #reef #science #coralreef #nature #planet