Quantum biology is so incredible because it proves that life can emerge from seemingly chaotic environments. Living cells have somehow evolved nano structures that utilize quantum anomalies to survive. Isn’t life just incredible?
Reef-building corals host symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae. These algae rely on quantum coherence during photosynthesis. This efficiency allows Maldivian reefs to thrive!
Did you know that the coral reefs of the Maldives are the 7th largest reef system in the world, covering about 8,900 square kilometers? They form the bedrock of the entire country, acting as a massive biological foundation that sustains the islands’ existence! Coral reefs certainly put the “diverse” in “biodiversity”; the Maldives alone boasts around 5% of the world’s total reef areas, supporting more than 1,100 species of fish 21 species of whales and dolphins, and 5 separate species of sea turtles!
That’s not all! Coral reefs also serve as natural submarine barriers! The Maldives is the lowest-lying nation on Earth (averaging just 5 feet above sea level). Without its complex outer coral reefs, the regular monsoon swells and open-ocean waves would completely wash the low-lying islands away!
We were so blessed to stay at a resort which has one of the best and most healthy house reefs in all of Ba’a Atoll and possibly the Maldives. I snorkeled for 2-3 hours every day marveling at the diversity of the corals and the marine life they support.
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