Jonathan Kingston

Diving between two worlds: these corals breathe life into the clouds above them. 🌊☁️ In the pristine waters of Toau Atoll, an extraordinary relationship unfolds. Dr. Graham Jones of Australia’s Southern Cross University discovered that thriving coral reefs produce dimethylsulphide (DMS), a substance that rises to create the very clouds hovering above. His research reveals that coral-seeded clouds bring rainfall to coastal areas, but a mere 2°C rise in ocean temperature can shut down this vital process—creating yet another reason why protecting coral reefs affects not just marine life, but the weather patterns that sustain coastal ecosystems everywhere. 🌡️🌎

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