Why I still have hope for coral reefs

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July 28, 2017 Today's TED Talk Why I still have hope for coral reefs 07:14 minutes · TED2017 Corals in the Pacific Ocean have been dying at an alarming rate, particularly from bleaching brought on by increased water temperatures. But it's not too late to act, says TED Fellow Kristen Marhaver. She points to the Caribbean -- given time, stable temperatures and strong protection, corals there have shown the ability to survive and recover from trauma. Marhaver reminds us why we need to keep working to protect the precious corals we have left. "Corals have always been playing the long game," she says, "and now so are we." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The mysteries of the deep sea Explore endless waters with these captivating talks that shine some (literal) light on what's going in the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 57:39 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Want to know what aliens will be like? Just look at an octopus By examining the eight-armed marine creature and the peculiar way it engages with the world, we can get a glimpse into different ways of existing and being, says cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth. Read more »   Download the TED app

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