Coral reefs are likely to disappear by 2050

The coral reefs in the world are in danger of disappearing in 2050 due to the impact of climate change as well as indiscriminate fishing activities of coastal fishing communities.

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The World Resources Institute (WRI) issued the above warning during the announcement of the "Endangered Coral" scientific report held in Washington on February 23.

According to WRI, about 75% of corals in the world's seas are facing a series of threats. More than 90% of the corals will die in 2030 and by 2050, all of the coral reefs around the globe to feed millions of people will be completely destroyed.

WRI says people - the biggest agent directly threatening the survival of beautiful coral reefs - are destroying more than 60% of this oceanic ecosystem.

In addition, the effects of climate change are also putting coral reefs at risk of being "wiped out."

The increasing temperature of the Earth has caused the algae to die on corals, causing discoloration of coral reefs. In addition, the world's oceans are also being acidified due to increased CO2 emissions, reducing coral growth. If not prevented, this phenomenon may cause coral populations to fade away.

Scientists warn that if there is no urgent and extensive action to prevent threats to corals, this marine flora will disappear completely, causing great economic damage to the lives of 500 million people, mainly in developing countries in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Scientists call on policy makers around the world to strengthen the management of the sea, limiting indiscriminate marine exploitation and especially reducing greenhouse gas emissions.