Diverse coral species, bleached Acropora and Porites, colorful seascape

Underwater Scenic Landscapes Dying.

A richly textured reef video clip unfolds with a blend of coral species, dominated by patches of bleached Acropora and Porites corals scattered across the rocky surface. The Acropora coral displays bleached white tips, contrasting against sections of Porites with their bumpy, bulbous shapes in shades of brown and muted yellow. Together, these corals form a mosaic-like structure on the reef, creating a visually complex landscape of varying shapes and textures. The water’s surface above is a shimmering blue, casting reflective ripples that bring the entire shot to life. Additional smaller corals and algae add layers of green and beige tones to the rocky base, making the ecosystem appear diverse and layered.

Footage of Mixed Coral Formation with Bleached Species below Glistening Water.

Captured in ultra-high-definition 4K (2160p) by skilled videographers and available in HD (1080p) resolution, this free stock footage is available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats, making it suitable for a wide range of uses, from widescreen displays to social media platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The detail and versatility of this footage make it ideal for environmental campaigns, NGO projects, documentaries, and educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about sustainable fishing and coral conservation.

Destructive fishing methods such as blast fishing, cyanide fishing, and bottom trawling wreak havoc on coral ecosystems. Blast fishing employs explosives to stun fish, resulting in the catastrophic destruction of coral structures. This devastation prevents any possibility of recovery for decades, while Cyanide fishing targets live fish for the aquarium trade, poisoning corals and disrupting their vital relationships with zooxanthellae algae. Also, Bottom trawling is one of the most damaging practices, dragging weighted nets across the ocean floor, obliterating deep-sea corals. This method scrapes entire sections of reefs and stirs up sediment, clouding water and blocking the sunlight essential for coral photosynthesis.