Name: A coral reef love story
Uploaded: 2019-10-18T14:44:20Z
Duration: 6 min 32 s
Description: Over the course of hundreds of scuba dives, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson fell in love -- with a fish. In this ode to parrotfish, she shares five reasons why these creatures are simply amazing (from their ability to poop white sand to make colorful "wardrobe changes") and shows what's at stake -- for us and them -- as climate change threatens the future of coral reefs.

Over the course of hundreds of scuba dives, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson fell in love -- with a fish. In this ode to parrotfish, she shares five reasons why these creatures are simply amazing (from their ability to poop white sand to make colorful "wardrobe changes") and shows what's at stake -- for us and them -- as climate change threatens the future of coral reefs.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: A coral reef love story

A coral reef love story

Parrotfish, pivotal to coral reef health, create white sand through their diet, showcasing nature's interconnected marvels.

With coral reefs at risk, safeguarding parrotfish becomes crucial, reflecting a larger battle against climate change and overfishing.

A mere 2.2% of the ocean is protected, underscoring the urgent need for global action to preserve marine biodiversity and ecosystems.