The Coral Reef Collection
In honor of World Ocean Day, we’re celebrating the beauty of marine ecosystems and highlighting the need to protect them with a capsule inspired by the vibrant colors seen across coral reefs. Discover our new shades Lagoon Green, Barrier Blue, Reef Orange and Kelp Green.
Rainforests of the Sea
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems in the world. They only occupy 0.1% of the ocean but support 25% of all marine species on the planet and are often referred to as the ‘Rainforests of the Sea’.
They are a source of food, provide habitat for millions of marine animals and organisms, and protect coastlines from storms and erosion. Around 850 million people live within 100km of coral reefs, with at least 275 million depending directly on reefs for livelihoods and sustenance. These precious areas of biodiversity are highly endangered and must be protected.
What is coral bleaching?
A direct result of rising sea temperatures is ‘coral bleaching’. The warm water causes vibrant, colorful corals to expel the algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white and become coral ‘graveyards’. This leaves corals vulnerable to disease, stunts growth, affects reproduction, can impact other species that depend on them and eventually destroy them.
5 of the world’s most endangered Coral Reefs
Seychelles Coral Reefs → lost up to 90% of its coral reefs after a catastrophic bleaching event in 1998.
Kingman Reef in Hawaii → suffering from invasive algae species, blotting out various forms of life and turning corals a dark green or black.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef → the world’s largest coral reef system and one of the most splendid natural wonders. But in 2016, bleaching affected 90% of corals throughout Australia’s waters.
Caribbean Coral Reefs → More than 50% of the area covered by reefs in the 1970s no longer exists. Waste is being poured into the water, polluting reef habitats and causing them to deteriorate.
Southeast Asian Coral Reefs → plastic pollution and overfishing are changing reef dynamics.
To save coral reefs, we must first save mangroves
How is PANGAIA helping?
Preserving mangroves has been seen as a method to help coral reefs survive the devastating effects of the climate crisis.
For each product sold, we plant 1 mangrove tree with SeaTrees on your behalf. One mangrove tree stores approximately 1 ton of CO2, protects coral reefs, traps sediment and shields corals from extra heat, preventing bleaching.