Each spring, residents of nearby villages drape huge blankets over the Rhône glacier in the Swiss Alps. The glacier, which is the primary source of the Rhône river, has lost 40 per cent of its volume in the past century. By shielding the ice from ultraviolet radiation, the blankets reduce melting by around 50 per cent, but they can’t stop the glacier’s retreat.
“The importance of glaciers extends beyond their icy beauty; they are vital indicators of our planet’s health and the legacy we leave for future generations.”bleaching. Similar to corals, sea anemones have a symbiotic relationship with the photosynthetic algae that live in their tissues. High temperatures can cause the algae to leave, and this can lead to the death of the anemone if adverse conditions persist.