Coral Bleaching: An Underrated Catastrophe
Intro
- What is coral bleaching?
- Why are corals integral to the ecosystem? External link: NOAA information on coral reefs
Causes of Coral Bleaching
- Global Warming
- Brief explanation of how rising temperature affect corals
- Ocean Acidification
- Explanation on how the changing chemistry of the ocean threatens corals
- Other Human-Induced Factors
- List and explanation of other human activities that put corals at risk
The Worldwide Impact of Coral Bleaching
- Case study: The Great Barrier Reef
- Case study: Caribbean coral reefs External link: The Guardian article about Caribbean coral reefs’ bleaching
The Effect of Coral Bleaching on Biodiversity
- The link between coral reefs and marine biodiversity
- Threats to species that depend on coral reefs
- Impact on the food chain and fisheries
The Socio-Economic Impact of Coral Bleaching
- Importance of coral reefs to the economy of coastal communities
- Impact on tourism and fisheries
- Costs associated with the loss of reefs
Solutions
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Marine protected areas
- Restoring damaged reefs
- Coral farming and transplantation External Link: Coral Restoration Foundation on coral farming and restoration
Conclusion
- Recap of the importance of addressing coral bleaching
- Call for climate action and ocean conservation efforts
You can add more content, references and case studies to each section to create a comprehensive 1500 words article.
