A new study by global environmental scientists and climate researchers has shown a quiet and unmatched disaster in the oceans.
A report from scientists at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia says that about 84 percent of coral reefs worldwide have been destroyed by extreme heat waves in the ocean over the past three years, caused by higher sea temperatures.
The crisis is harming marine ecosystems a lot. The change on the sea floor is not just ruining coral reefs; it is also upsetting the entire marine food chain.
Coral bleaching and death: Due to the abnormal increase in water temperatures, corals are losing the necessary algae on their bodies and turning white (Coral Bleaching). This is permanently destroying the breeding grounds of marine fish and other aquatic animals.
The price of damage to the economy and environment: A report from the UN states that land and ocean damage costs the global economy roughly $900 billion yearly. Scientists warn that unless we accelerate our efforts to reduce carbon emissions now, these marine ecosystems may never recover.
Conclusion and Green Page’s view: Whether it’s droughts on land or the destruction of coral reefs in the ocean, the root cause is excessive greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Page thinks that the best way to save the world’s valuable natural resources is by obtaining international funding and doing a good job with the Paris Agreement.
