Beneath the Surface: Fighting for Corals - A Saudi Youth's Journey to Save the Red Sea's Coral Reefs
"Beneath the Surface: The Fight for Corals" is a 45-minute documentary produced by Red Sea Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, showcasing the plight of coral reefs with a focus on the unique resilience of Red Sea corals.
Narrated by Saudi free diver and environmentalist Salma Shaker, the documentary highlights the importance of coral reefs as the backbone of the global ecosystem, currently airing on Discovery channel in over 130 countries.
The documentary takes viewers on a journey into the depths of the Red Sea to discover the biological diversity and vital role of its coral reefs in sustaining the global ecosystem.
The documentary features Shaker, a Saudi youth and role model, who is passionate about protecting the Red Sea's ecosystem and coral reefs.
Her love for the ocean was instilled in her by her father, a marine geologist, fisherman, and diver.
The documentary explores the resilience of Red Sea corals in the face of climate change as a source of hope for coral reefs globally.
Shaker has visited Red Sea Global and describes the untouched and protected corals as an underwater paradise.
However, the survival of these corals and the Red Sea ecosystem is threatened by pollution and climate change.
The text describes a woman's awe-inspiring experience watching a film about the Red Sea's coral reefs.
The film highlights Red Sea Global's commitment to protecting the marine environment and sustainable development.
Raed Albasseet, Red Sea Global's chief environment and sustainability officer, explains their partnership with Warner Bros. to produce the film and their goal of inspiring individuals to preserve the coral reefs for future generations.
The film showcases the beauty and significance of the coral reefs to the economy and humanity.
Red Sea Global, a development company, has been working with scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology since 2016 to protect coral reefs around their development sites.
They have documented the environmental significance of these sites and implemented long-term programs to protect corals during development and operations.
Red Sea Global has also launched pilot projects for coral enhancement at their regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and AMAALA.
The company unveiled their new Marine Life Centre brand, Corallium, at COP28 in Dubai last November, showcasing their commitment to coral preservation and growth.
Omar Al-Attas, head of environmental protection and regeneration at Red Sea Global, emphasized the importance of protecting and conserving Saudi Arabia's marine ecosystem for future generations.
He discussed a documentary that aims to raise awareness about the issue and showcase Red Sea Global's initiatives.
These efforts include the Coral Gardening Pilot Project, which monitors 300 reef sites, tests coral farming techniques, and establishes marine nurseries to conserve and grow rescued coral populations, achieving a success rate of approximately 97 percent.
Al-Attas emphasized that collective effort is necessary for success in environmental preservation.
A multi-project developer is using advanced technologies for coral cover monitoring.
They are implementing robots and machine learning to create three-dimensional images and digital twins.
This innovation allows scientists to quickly identify and address issues like coral bleaching and invasive species.