Less than 1% of the ocean floor.

JUN 03 2026 · 18:00

Less than 1% of the ocean floor. Home to 25% of all marine life. 🪸 Coral reefs are one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on Earth. They act as feeding grounds, nurseries, shelters, and cleaning stations all in one. The species in this reel? They all depend on healthy coral to survive. Across the Indian Ocean - from the Maldives to Madagascar - we are watching coral systems collapse. Warming seas are the main driver - and this year a strong El Niño raises the risk of even hotter ocean temperatures and widespread coral bleaching. The last thing these ancient ecosystems need is more human pressure: coastal development, dredging, and construction that destroy reefs that took millennia to build. Aldabra’s reefs are among the most pristine left on the planet. Which is exactly why we’re fighting to keep a luxury hotel development off its doorstep. Here, the best thing humans can do is less. Not build. Not disturb. Just leave it alone. How many marine species can you spot? Tell us in the comments 👇 Coral data: UN Environment Programme #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles #CoralReefs