According to a recent article in the New York Times, this year’s extreme heat is putting the world’s coral reefs under such severe stress that scientists fear widespread die-offs, endangering not only the richest ecosystems in the ocean but also fisheries that feed millions of people. The heat is causing extreme bleaching of the reefs, drastically affecting the marine life. While coral reefs occupy a tiny fraction of the ocean, they are the home to approximately a quarter of all marine species, including a abundance of fish. Reefs are often referred to as the rain forests of the sea, as they are the foundation not only of important fishing industries but also of tourist economies worth billions. Scientists have linked the trouble with the reefs to climate change.
Often amidst the flurry of our busy lives, we fail to take note of many things, particularly those that are not immediately visible to us. The direct link between the bleaching of our corral reefs to climate change reminds us, yet again, that it is time to take notice. Moreover, it is a call for action.
Here at Bright Green Talent we hear that call to action. And, we answer it by serving as a trusted advisor to this critical, newly emerging market – ensuring that the right leaders are being recruited and retained, to further the development of alternative energies, greener buildings and sustainable development. The time is now.