Coral
reefs need specific conditions to survive, and have been coping
with many natural obstacles such as floods, hurricanes, diseases
and changes in currents for millions of years. But now, there are
additional threats from human activities, and the health of coral
reefs is rapidly deteriorating.
The
last sequence of Ocean wonderland 3D shows a field of dead
coral, illustrating the result of the many dangers threatening and
destroying the world’s coral reefs. Sewage, industrial waste, pollution,
destructive fishing practices, overfishing, careless tourism and
deforestation are some of the man-made elements that threaten the
health of our reefs. in addition, our massive energy consumption
is altering the planet's climate - and warming up the oceans. The
widespread bleaching and dying-off of corals over the last few years
has been linked to climate change and global warming.
One
silent victim is the coral. Too warm and too dirty, the waters becolme
their grave.
The
message is clear: Today the health of coral reefs is rapidly deteriorating,
and unabated human activity could mean the death of most of our
coral reefs within 50 years!.
If
these threats are not eliminated, the health of our planet is in
jeopardy.
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