Breathtaking view of colorful fish among white, bleached Lace Corals

Once Vibrant, Now Ghostly: Coral Bleaching Scenes.

A lively school of fish swirls around the stark white branches of bleached lace coral, creating a stunning contrast between the coral’s pale, skeletal structure and the fish’s vivid colors. Bright orange, pink, yellow, and black fish dart among the delicate, finger-like coral branches in this footage. The lace coral, bleached to a smooth, bone-white hue, stretches upwards, its shape appearing almost like frozen flames against the backdrop of deep blue water. The fish in this shot, ranging from tiny Chromis to colorful anthias in the deep blue water make the white branches and colorful fish stand out with striking clarity. 

Free Stock Video of Colorful Fish Swarm Around Bleached Lace Corals.

Filmed in ultra-high-definition 4K (2160p) by expert videographers and downloadable HD (1080p) resolutions, this free stock footage offers exceptional detail, available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats. This adaptability makes it ideal for various uses, from widescreen documentaries to social media platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Its quality and versatility make it a powerful asset for environmental campaigns, NGO projects, educational content, and media focusing on coral reef conservation and climate impact.

Coral bleaching events have intensified globally over the past few decades, threatening coral ecosystems and the marine life they support. The first major global bleaching event was documented in 1983, affecting corals across the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. This event marked the beginning of a series of increasingly severe and widespread bleaching incidents linked to rising ocean temperatures. A critical milestone followed in 1998, when one of the most devastating global bleaching events on record struck, coinciding with an intense El Niño phenomenon. Approximately 16% of the world’s coral reefs were affected, with mass bleaching reported in the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and the Great Barrier Reef.