the ocean continues to absorb carbon dioxide which creates carbonic acid. This toxin is released into the water and breaks down carbonic skeletons coral produce and zooxanthellae call home. Unfortunately zooxanthellae DON’T like HEAT, and will leave the coral behind.

Coral Reefs

As Ocean temperatures rise and pollution is at an all time high.....

BUT

THE BREAK DOWN.

There are many different types of coral. Reef building coral consist of polyps that secrete hard layers of calcium carbonate.

Zooxanthellae are located inside the tissues of coral polyps.

FACT: Carbon breaks down any animal with a shell or hard outside surface.