Bleached Cyphastrea, Porites, and Finger corals in a colorful seascape

Bleached Reefs: Ghosts of a Changing Ocean.

A layered reef scene showcases clusters of bleached Cyphastrea, Porites, and Finger corals, their once-vibrant colors now faded to pale whites and light yellows. The textures of each coral type stand out in this shot—Cyphastrea corals display a bumpy, encrusting pattern, while the Porites have a rounded, knobby appearance. The Finger corals, with their branching, finger-like structures, extend outward, creating a textured landscape that spreads across the rocky reef. Surrounding these bleached corals, patches of healthier coral species bring subtle tones of green, brown, and blue, adding depth and contrast to the free stock video clip.

Diverse And Colorful Coral Species Suffering from Bleaching — 4K Footage.

Filmed in high-definition 4K (2160p) and edited to be available in HD (1080p) resolution as well by skilled videographers, this clip is available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats, making it ideal for a range of uses, including social media platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This footage is perfectly suited for documentaries, environmental campaigns, NGO initiatives, and educational content aimed at highlighting the cascading effects of coral reef degradation on marine biodiversity.

Coral reefs like Cyphastrea, Porites, and finger corals provide essential habitats for many fish species, offering them food, shelter, and breeding grounds. Fish such as damselfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish rely heavily on healthy coral structures, feeding on the small invertebrates or algae that thrive within and around the reef. When corals bleach, they lose their symbiotic algae and their vibrant colors, turning a stark white as their structure and health decline. This loss of coral vitality directly affects the fish populations that depend on them, leading to cascading effects throughout the reef ecosystem.