Coral Reef Alliance

Coral reefs are often referred to as the medicine chests of the sea. A number of creatures found on reefs produce chemical compounds that have been isolated for human applicationsand many more are yet to be discovered. Scientists have developed treatments for cardiovascular diseases, ulcers, leukemia, lymphoma, and skin cancer, all from chemicals in reef plants and animals. Other compounds reduce inflammation, kill viruses, and relax muscles. #coralreefs #healthcare #medicine #health #wellness #cancer #cancersucks #heartdisease #savecoralreefs #lifesaver #underwater #nature #animals #environment #natureheals

Come join our team! We're looking for a fabulous individual to support a collaborative project for #coralreef #conservation with Wildlife Conservation Society, Allen Coral Atlas and the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science. This is a new, 2-year position that will facilitate a global network of scientists and #citizenscientists to monitor coral bleaching and water quality threats. #jobalert #sciencejobs #greenjobs #environmentaljobs #conservationjobs #jobs #oceanjobs #coralreefs #coralbleaching #oceanscience

Happy New Year from CORAL! How are you getting ready for 2021? Whether you are preparing with a list of resolutions or just excited for #2020 to end, you could use a #2021 CORAL Calendar to keep track of the new year. Get inspired with beautiful and vibrant underwater photographs that will allow you to escape to scenes from your dreams each month. It is not too late to get a fresh start. Donate $50 or more today at www.coral.org/donate to get your CORAL Calendar! #NewYear #NewYearNewMe #Goodbye2020 #Hello2021 #coralreefs #oceanoptimism #environment #ocean #sealife

Let’s talk about #symbiosis (part 2)! Another common symbiotic relationship we see on the reef happens between the #anemone and the #clownfish, or #Nemo fish as many people like to call them! They live symbiotically because the anemone protects the clownfish from predators and gives it shelter since the clownfish are immune to the anemone’s stinging tentacles. In return, the clownfish provides the anemone with nutrients and protection from predators. #coralreefs #nature #animals #underwater #ocean #sealife #marinelife #justkeepswimming #homesweethome #relationshipgoals

Let’s talk about #symbiosis! Symbiosis happens when two species have a mutually beneficial relationship. This phenomenon occurs often on the reef. Living within #coral polyps are small algae called #zooxanthellae that help the corals get oxygen and nutrients through #photosynthesis. In return, the coral polyps provide the algae with shelter. What a perfect pair!