The world’s coral reefs have been at risk of complete destruction for quite some time now due to the detrimental effects of climate change. Some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife you can imagine are disappearing right before our very eyes and ecologists are racing against the clock to try and save them. Now, through the use of 3D printing technology, we may be able to.
Part of climate change’s wicked destruction includes damage to these beautiful coral reefs in the form of bleaching. Bleaching occurs when the coral polyps become stressed, which makes them eject the algae that keep them alive and gives them their beautiful color, leaving them drained of goodness and a white appearance.
By introducing the use of 3D printing to create imitation coral, teams in Bahrain and Monaco have discovered that they can provide an alternative home like environment for all the marine life that are at risk as the real coral disappears. Because baby polyps and other marine life are instinctively attracted to the healthy pink and white colors of coral, they are positive that if they create the right environment, then this will be the perfect alternative to the real thing and protect so many species that we are currently in danger of destroying.
With water pollution and climate change both on the rise, it is time to act now. With just the smallest change in temperature having devastating effects for these creatures, this latest idea presented by scientists is a fantastic way to keep some of our amazing underwater life in existence. It’s now up to us to support them in their quest.
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