Steady shot of brown Acropora Finger Corals starting to get bleached

Once Bright, Now Faded Corals.

This free stock footage captures a cluster of Acropora finger corals, primarily brown but visibly beginning to show signs of bleaching at the edges. The coral polyps, once fully vibrant, now display pale tips and patches, indicating the early stages of stress. The corals sit on a rocky ledge, surrounded by other reef structures that blend into the darker background of the undersea landscape. A few small fish swim nearby, darting between the coral branches and adding movement to the video clip. In the background, various hard coral species, some healthy and some partially bleached extend into the distance, showcasing the reef's diversity and the varying impact of bleaching across different coral types.

Finger Corals Losing Color Due to Bleaching — Closeup Shot.

Filmed in ultra-high-definition 4K and available in HD (1080p), this footage was shot using top-of-the-line professional cameras, capturing the fine textures and early bleaching patterns with remarkable clarity. Provided as free stock footage to promote awareness of coral bleaching and its global consequences, this video is available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats, making it suitable for use across platforms such as Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, as well as widescreen presentations. Its quality and versatility make it ideal for environmental campaigns, NGO projects, documentaries, and educational materials focused on climate change and coral conservation.

Climate change is one of the most significant threats to coral reefs, as rising temperatures and ocean acidification lead to increased coral bleaching, threatening reef ecosystems worldwide. In response, global efforts are underway to address climate change and mitigate its impact on coral reefs. International agreements like the Paris Climate Accord aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, a target that is essential for the survival of coral reefs. Additionally, conservation organizations and governments are working together to create and expand marine protected areas (MPAs), which help to reduce local stressors on reefs and provide refuges where coral species can thrive.