# @seed on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs9yfuuPAOR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34246428-seed-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-06-01T23:01:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Seed (@seed) — https://gondola.cc/seed

## Caption

Coral reefs are one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on our planet. 🐠🦀🐬🐙🦠

Rising ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, overfishing, and pollution are disrupting the delicate balance of this vital ecosystem. This imbalance sets off a domino effect that begins on the microscopic level, with symbiotic algae, and ripples outward 🌀to each member of the reef community—putting reefs at risk of worldwide collapse within the next decade.¹ 

So, what does our world look like without coral reefs? And what can we do to prevent their disappearance? The answer lies in the invisible world of microbes. 

Swipe to hear more from Dr. Raquel Peixoto, coral microbiologist and Seed Scientific Board Member. 👉

To dive deeper into Dr. Peixoto’s work and our SeedLabs coral initiative, head to the link in our bio.

#WorldReefAwarenessDay 🌊

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¹ Knowlton, N., Grottoli, A.G., Kleypas, J., Obura, D., Corcoran, E., de Goeij, J., Felis, T., Harding, S., Mayfield, A., Miller, M., Osuka, K., Peixoto, R., Randall, C.J., Voolstra, C.R., Wells, S., Wild, C., & Ferse, S. (2021). Rebuilding Coral Reefs: A Decadal Grand Challenge. International Coral Reef Society and Future Earth Coasts, 56 pp. https://doi.org/10.53642/NRKY9386

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