It's Coral Reef Awareness Week! Coral reefs only cover about 1% of Earth's surface, but they support over a quarter of all ocean species. Over 40 Hope Spots encompass coral reef ecosystems, from the dazzling deep sea off of California to the stunning and renowned Great Barrier Reef off Australia. These ecosystems are vital to the marine environment; however, they're feeling the effects of humans and a changing world. Here are a few ways YOU can support coral reefs: 🪸 practice safe diving and snorkeling (keep fins off the reef and look, don't touch) 🪸 use reef-safe sunscreen 🪸 reduce your carbon footprint 🪸 recycle and make sure you're disposing trash properly 🪸 volunteer and vote for change 📍Wotho Atoll Hope Spot 📸 Heather Miller 📍Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Hope Spot 📸 Tet Lara 📍Great Barrier Reef Hope Spot 📸 Grumpy Turtle Creative #CoralReefAwarenessWeek #CoralReefAwareness #Coral #HopeSpots