Coral reef ecosystems play a vital role in maintaining Earth's biodiversity. But reefs are in trouble. Our three-year field expedition now underway will give scientists the opportunity to study reef ecology and condition. Video: https://youtu.be/S6kKSg052c0 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Corals are alive 🪸 They might look like colourful rocks, but they’re actually the living architects of our ocean. They grow, reproduce and build the habitat that sustains a quarter of all marine life. They are also incredibly vulnerable. Comment 💙 if you know why. #protectourocean #ourblueplanet #restorationgeneration | Great Barrier Reef Foundation