Save and read below ⬇️ . Coral is essentially a structure for other life to live in. Corals are home to algae known as zooxanthellae and they mutually benefit from this relationship. When waters become to warm, the coral will expel the algae which will then turn the coral completely white. While this does not result in immediate death to the coral, the thermal stress over time can cause it to die. . This is called coral bleaching and it is happening more often due to global warming. While I love

Drop a 💙 below if you love finding these! ⬇️ . Coral frags are among my favorite beachcombing finds! It's like part of the underwater world was brought up to the shore. 💙 . I especially love to see coral that has branched out like this one. Do you find these often while shelling? . Let me know in the comments and share with a friend who loves seashells 🥰 . . #visitflorida #seashellsofinstagram #floridalife #shelling #coral #coralfrags #beachcombingfinds #lovetoshell #beachfinds #atthebeach #o

Save and read below! ⬇️ . It is common to find coral fragments in Florida, but I rarely find them this size! . This was from a beach walk yesterday to check my local conditions post Hurricane Ian. I saw lots of trash, creatures and this huge coral frag. It was bittersweet to see this. . Have you ever seen one this size? Let me know in the comments below 💙 . Florida needs your help. Thousands have been affected by the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. There are a few ways that you can help.