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𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘: 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒
Participant | Mikaella Angelica Pajares (BS Biology- AV41)

Science Trivia #3: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮

Coral reefs may look fascinating, but they serve beyond looks. According to the
National Ocean Service, Coral reefs are housing over 4,000 underwater species and
marine life, providing habitat to approximately 25% of the world's marine life in total,
excluding the undiscovered. Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are
still serving vitality, in terms of being nurseries for many commercial fish species and
serving as natural barriers, protecting coastlines from erosion and storm surges. A
critical component of this ecosystem is the symbiotic relationship between stony corals
and microscopic algae known as zooxanthellae. This partnership is the engine of the
reef's health and vibrancy. The zooxanthellae live within the coral's tissues, performing
photosynthesis to produce up to 90% of the coral's energy needs. In return, the coral
provides a protected environment and essential nutrients for the algae.

Coral reefs are remarkable marine ecosystem, often likened to an underwater
metropolis, built by tiny marine invertebrates called coral polyps. These polyps are the
master architects, working in vast colonies to secrete a hard, calcium carbonate
skeleton. Beyond their ecological significance, reefs provide substantial economic
benefits through tourism, fisheries, and as a source for new biomedical compounds.

References:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2025). Coral reef ecosystems.
NOAA Education.
https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/marine-life/coral-reef-eco
systems
Smithsonian Institution. (2024). Corals and coral reefs. Smithsonian Ocean.
https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/corals-and-coral-reefs
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2025). Basic information about coral reefs.

Abangan n'yo bukas, fam!

Glad to take part in this music video despite hiatus [behind the lens]. Not the main videographer, or maybe.. for the BTS?🫢

Narinig mo na ang kanta at naramdaman mo na ang sakit. You've been humming the melody of a finished love tale. Now, are you ready to see the story?

Catch the 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮 tomorrow, August 11, at 7:00pm. Sabay-sabay natin itong salubungin. We promise you, it’s going to be worth it!✨

"Pahina" isn't just a song — it's an emotion, a visual journey. At malapit na nating makita kung paano ito mabibigyang-buhay.

𝑺𝒐, 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒔, 𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒚? 𝑩𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒂!🍂

Written and Directed by Rj Bernal
Produced by Keith Labagala
Official Poster by Mikaella Pajares

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