Philippines Expedition: Coral Reefs
Covering less than 0.1% of the surface of the oceans, but supporting over a quarter of all marine life, coral reefs are some of the most biologically diverse areas on our planet. If you ever have the privilege to dive on a coral reef you will see the incredible diversity of animals, a multitude of incredibly inventive adaptions and so many symbiotic relationships you get the impression of a perfectly designed and incredibly intricate jigsaw. Coral reefs are so much more than a haven for divers and biologists: they are not self-contained ecosystems but support larger fish that are part…