Coral reefs need time to grow...

Up to 10.000 years to be exact...

So this might take a while...

Ok this is a bit awkward – but we are almost there...

THE REEF

A story about the secret love life of coral and algae.

DESIGNED BY NATURE

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Coral Looking
for Company

Once upon a time a lonely coral was looking for someone to love. Her name was Cora.

Love at
First Sight

One day a charming, little algae came along. Her name was Alga and they immediately fell in love.

*Click on Cora to reveal their story.

Symbiosis

Unlike us, they evolved to stay together forever. Alga is converting sunlight into energy in a process called photosynthesis. This helps our couple to stay alive.

Home
Sweet Home

Today coral reefs offer a home for 1/4 of all ocean life. That's why the relationship between Cora and Alga is so important.

Trouble
in Paradise

While you are reading this our oceans are getting warmer and Alga is sick. If she gets too weak she won't be able to hold on to Cora any longer.

*Click on Cora to reveal their story.

What happens next is on us!

We can help them stay together!

You Can Help!

Ocean temperatures are rising and it's getting too hot for most of ocean life. If you want to help, please share this website with your friends and family and check out the recommendations below. Thank you!

Further Reading

«10 Tips for protecting coral reefs» «Our Planet – Get to know your planet and learn how to save it.» « Coding Oceans – An interactive journey through our oceans by Magdalena Samonigg» © Maximilian Mayr 2021