Reef Fact: The sea slug, Elhysia chlorotica, is one of the “solar-powered sea slugs”, utilizing solar energy via chloroplasts from its algal food. Support Reef Relief’s work to protect our coral reefs and all their astounding creatures. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The trunkfish blows water out of its mouth to expose prey such as mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and sponges. Please support Reef Relief’s work www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The first coral reef was formed over 500 million years ago, making them one of the oldest ecosystems to exist. Click here to learn more about coral reefs Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: It is estimated that coral reefs provide $375 billion per year around the world in goods and services. Click here to learn more Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: 500 million people rely on coral reefs for their food and livelihoods. Click here to read more about this Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: The nutrients from sewage feed growing algae that can smother and kill corals. Click here to learn more about this issue Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: Pollution and sediment runoff from land are major causes of stress to coral reefs. Please support Reef Relief's work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: Coral reefs are home to 25% of fish species. Click here to learn more Click here to watch the Blue Planet video about these species Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect Florida Keys coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: Coral reefs play a major role in the protection of coastlines from harmful erosion. Click here to learn more Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Donate now at www.reefrelief.org/donate
Reef Fact: West Indian manatees have no natural enemies, and it is believed they can live 60 years or more. Learn more about manatees here Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate