Coral Reefs and Climate Change Adaptation

The video discusses the severe impact of climate change on coral reefs, highlighting the significant loss and endangerment of reefs due to global warming and ocean acidification. It explores the potential for coral adaptation, focusing on resilient individuals and breeding strategies to withstand future conditions. The video emphasizes the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, acknowledging the challenges and the importance of accelerating natural processes to help corals cope with rapid environmental changes.

What percentage of the world's reefs were lost due to a global bleaching event in 1998?

• 18%

• 10%

• 30%

• 25%

By what year is there a high potential for massive degradation in all reef habitats worldwide?

• 2060

• 2040

• 2050

• 2030

What are the two main stressors for corals due to climate change?

• Overfishing and habitat destruction

• Increased salinity and pollution

• Rising sea levels and storms

• Warming and acidifying oceans

What visible change occurs when a coral's health declines?

• It emits a strong odor

• It becomes paler and washed out

• It grows larger

• It becomes more colorful

What is the focus of scientific efforts regarding coral resilience?

• Reducing coral predators

• Breeding faster-growing corals

• Developing artificial reefs

• Understanding coral flexibility and resilience

What is the goal of breeding certain corals?

• To increase coral size

• To withstand future ocean conditions

• To create more colorful reefs

• To reduce coral bleaching

What is the main focus of climate change adaptation for corals?

• Protecting coral habitats

• Increasing coral biodiversity

• Reducing ocean pollution

• Assisting corals to adapt to rapid changes

What is the solution if fossil fuel burning is not mitigated fast enough?

• Assisting corals to adapt

• Developing new energy sources

• Increasing marine protected areas

• Reducing ocean temperatures

What is the current stage of the coral adaptation project?

• Early stages

• Completed

• Midway

• Final stages

What is the approach to addressing the fast rates of environmental change?

• Slowing down climate change

• Increasing coral population

• Accelerating coral adaptation

• Reducing human intervention