Is nature adapting to survive the climate crisis? Divers have found a "magical" coral reef off the coast of Tahiti. It is unharmed by climate change.
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Breathtaking new coral reef found off Tahiti
Is nature adapting to survive the climate crisis? Divers have found a "magical" coral reef off the coast of Tahiti. It is unharmed by climate change.
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What's happening?
Divers have made a great discovery. It is a giant coral reefCoral reefs are found in warm, shallow sea waters around the world. The largest system of coral reefs is found in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia. never seen before.
One of the divers said: "It was magical to witnessTo see or watch. giant, beautiful rose corals stretching as far as the eye can see."
The reef is special because it is very healthy. It has not been harmed by climate changeLong-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change..
The reef is off the coast of TahitiA large island in French Polynesia. It is near Hawaii. . It is in the Pacific OceanThe Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean of the world and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface. . It is more than two miles long.
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Divers found the reef 70m underwater. Most reefs are in very shallow water.
Experts think it is the biggest reef ever found so far from the surface.
The discovery is good because it gives us hope for future reefs. Lots of other corals are harmed by global warming.
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Is nature adapting to survive the climate crisis?
Yes! It is clear. The world has survived lots of changes in the past. This is just one more challenge.
No! This coral is just one lucky example. Lots of other plants and animals are in danger. It is our job to help them.
Keywords
Coral reef - Coral reefs are found in warm, shallow sea waters around the world. The largest system of coral reefs is found in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia.
Witness - To see or watch.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Tahiti - A large island in French Polynesia. It is near Hawaii.
Pacific Ocean - The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean of the world and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface.
Breathtaking new coral reef found off Tahiti
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Coral reef - Coral reefs are found in warm, shallow sea waters around the world. The largest system of coral reefs is found in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia.
Witness - To see or watch.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Tahiti - A large island in French Polynesia. It is near Hawaii.
Pacific Ocean - The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean of the world and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface.