Steady shot of large, bleached fire corals in shallow sunlit water

Beyond the Blue: Bleached Coral Scenes.

A broad spread of dying fire coral stretches across the reef in this free stock footage, its branches forming a delicate, mesh-like canopy. The once-colorful coral is now faded to muted tones, each branch appearing thin and almost brittle as it arches out into the sunlit water. Rays of light penetrate the shallow depths, casting highlights across the coral's framework, giving it a delicate, lace-like appearance. A few small reef fish drift through the water around the coral, and the patches of other coral species can be seen, showing a mix of natural browns and ghostly whites. This video clip highlights the transformation of the reef’s fire corals from beautiful, colorful creatures to dying whites.

Closeup Shot of Bleaching Fire Corals Brightened by Sunlight in Shallow Waters.

Captured in ultra-high-definition 4K by experienced videographers and also available in HD (1080p), this free stock footage shows large, bleached fire corals in shallow, sunlit waters, vividly highlighting the widespread effects of coral bleaching. Available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats, this footage is adaptable for use on widescreen displays and social media platforms such as Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The video’s clear and versatile visuals make it perfect for environmental campaigns, NGO initiatives, documentaries, and educational content focused on coral conservation and climate change awareness.

The most severely bleached coral reefs are located in tropical oceans where temperatures are rising at the fastest rates. Notable bleaching hotspots include the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, where recent years have seen unprecedented mass bleaching events that threaten one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. In the Indian Ocean, regions around the Maldives, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka are also facing extensive bleaching, driven by warming seas and human impacts. The Pacific Ocean, particularly in areas surrounding Hawaii, the Coral Triangle (encompassing the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea), and parts of the Caribbean, has also experienced recurring bleaching events, placing severe stress on these rich reef ecosystems.