Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they support over 25% of all marine species, sustain fisheries, protect coastlines, and feed hundreds of millions of people. Scientists project we could lose two-thirds of the world’s reefs by 2050. That’s less than 25 years away. This statistic is certainly alarming, or at least it should be. So why hasn’t there been any large-scale change? A new article published in Science Advances (sciencemagazine), with Mitty as a contributor, makes the case that art may succeed where data alone hasn’t. Art can bridge the gap between science and action, creating an emotional entry point that raw statistics can’t. People stop for beauty over a wall of text or numbers, and that might just be the foot in the door we need. Check out Mitty’s paper at the link in our bio! Photos by Mitty #OceanSchool #Coral #Reef #Bleaching #Science