Saving the Reefs
WE ONLY HAVE ONE EARTH
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Norah Harnack and Rowan Turner are Middle schoolers in 7th and 8th grade who attend St Bruno Parish School in Dousman, Wisconsin. Norah loves volleyball and horseback riding. Rowan loves volleyball and learning about anything anatomy-related. Both of them are passionate about saving the planet. Their generation will see the future of all flora and fauna life and how they are affected by pollution. Norah and Rowan's mission is to educate as many people as possible about the importance of caring for marine life.
Why Do We Need To Save The Reefs?
Why Do We Need To Save The Reefs?
The coral reefs are in great danger due to rising sea temperatures, ocean pollution, over fishing, and coastal development. The reefs are an important part in biodiversity in the ocean and create a home for 4,000 different species of marine life. Researchers also use them for study in medicine.
No Coral Reefs means No Ocean Life at all
Before Pollution:
Before Pollution:
Reefs before major pollution: clear, vibrant water and vibrant coral colors.
During Pollution:
During Pollution:
What is going on now: less animal life, more algae growth.
After Pollution:
After Pollution:
After Mass Pollution: The reefs are dull and dead. Animals can't live there anymore. The water is murky.
What is already being done to help?
Many researchers are working on reducing pollution and climate change. Another thing scientists are doing is working on regrowing many coral plants in farm-like settings then using them to fix "dead" areas.
What can you do to help?
There are many things you can do to help the coral reefs! One thing you can do is to make sure you are always recycling when you can and disposing of all your garbage properly. You can also donate to Coral Reef Alliance, an non non-profit organization, as well as cleaning up any trash you see near bodies of water to reduce the chance of it harming underwater ecosystems such as coral reefs.
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