See the stunning coral reef unaffected by climate change

Coral Reef Conservation Program

Coral Reef Club, Barbados

Coral reefs provide an ecosystem to a plethora of marine life, so it comes as no surprise that they have been dubbed "the rainforests of the seas". #WorldOceanWeek #EarthCapture by kentaro65 via Instagram | BBC Earth

What in the world is coral?! Coral is a living animal which is why you should never stand on or touch them. Over time the tiny coral polyps create limestone exoskeletons building beautiful coral reefs. They have a mutualistic relationship with a plant-like organism called zooxanthellae that provides corals with color and 90% of their energy! We NEED coral reefs for the health of our planet and those that call it home, but unfortunately coral reefs around the world are not doing well. Climate cha