Bleached Porites and Fire corals among colorful reefs

Clear Seas, White Coral Scenes.

This underwater footage captures a complex reefscape, with prominent sections of bleached Porites and Fire corals nestled among a variety of healthier, vibrant coral species. The bleached white structures of the Porites coral are noticeable amidst an array of rich browns, oranges, and greens from surrounding coral types that still retain their natural colors. A mixture of branching and mound corals, some with slight discoloration, adds texture and depth to the clip. Several small fish swim leisurely around the coral, navigating through the tight spaces and crevices formed by the diverse reef formations. A few darker fish are seen near the base of the corals, blending into the shadows, while the natural light from the water’s surface highlights the coral structures.

Colorful Coral Reefs Suffering From Bleaching — Wide Undersea Footage.

This footage of bleached Porites and fire corals was captured in ultra-high-definition 4K and available in HD (1080p), it was shot with the highest-quality professional equipment, providing sharp detail that highlights the contrast between bleached and healthy coral structures. Offered as free stock footage to promote awareness of coral bleaching and its global impact, this footage is available in both landscape (16:9 aspect ratio) and vertical (9:16 aspect ratio) formats, making it versatile for use across widescreen presentations and social media platforms like Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Its clarity and adaptability make it perfect for environmental campaigns, NGO projects, documentaries, and educational content focused on marine conservation and climate science.

Ocean currents play a vital role in coral reef ecosystems, regulating water temperatures, nutrient distribution, and oxygen levels—factors essential to coral health. However, as global temperatures rise, shifts in ocean currents are becoming more common, leading to conditions that can stress coral reefs. Changes in current patterns may bring warmer or cooler water than usual to coral regions, disrupting the stable temperatures that corals need to thrive. When warm currents persist, corals experience prolonged heat exposure, leading to bleaching events. Currents also affect nutrient flows, which are critical for coral ecosystems. Altered current patterns can reduce the delivery of nutrients to reefs, impacting coral feeding and the growth of reef-building algae. Some shifts in currents even increase sedimentation and pollution, which further stress corals by blocking sunlight and smothering coral surfaces.