Macroalgae on the reefs, video link

[Samala]

Apologies to those that will see this cross posted elsewhere, but I thought it was very interesting. From a discussion group:

"It's astonishing how far some people will go to deny that nutrient availability is the major factor limiting algae growth rates. Those still in doubt over this most elemental point can now look at TOURISM, WATER QUALITY, AND CORAL REEF HEALTH, my recent 8 minute film, which directly shows the impacts of modest and very localized sources of nutrients on algae and coral reef health. Those wanting to see the dirty facts for themselves can see it at:

http://www.globalcoral.org"

Not that its terribly related to macroalgae in our tanks, but I still thought it was interesting.

>Sarah

 

[fishysteve]

That was depressing, but interesting. It's a shame that most politicians don't care enough about the reefs to do anything about it. I go to the Caribbean a couple times a year, different places, and see a lot of dying reef areas. You would think that these countries would be interested in keeping their reefs alive so the touists come back year after year. I know I have seen quite a difference in the reefs over the last five years or so.

 

[billsreef]

Interesting and sobering. I've been diving in the Caribean and the Bahama's since the mid 80's, seen changes from the Diadema die off, warm spells, and pollution. Some countries do a good job of protecting the reefs, and some not