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This comic strip uses satire and comedy to bring attention to a problem the world is facing in a pleasant way. This comic strip is ironic because the image is in black and white. Most people would assume that the coloring is just the artist's stylistic choice and it doesn't have any relevance to what's being said. However, the coloring is used to make a point by representing a real-life place.

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We find out through reading the dialog that the coloring is meant to be an exaggeration of what a bleached coral reef looks like. Given the assumption the audience made about the irrelevances of the color, the contradiction is surprising and therefore funny. This contradiction also makes the message of the comic stick in the audience's mind longer and gets them thinking about the issue.

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The Connection Between Satire and Real World Problems

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The Connection Between Satire and Real World Problems

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Approaching the topic of real-world problems is tricky, to say the least. You want people to take accountability and be motivated to create change. The catch is you have to do that without blaming anybody, over complicating solutions or problems and make the audience feel comfortable. Using comedy is a great way to approach this. It takes some of the serious, daunting, and overwhelming feelings surrounding the problem away. In this case, the problem is coral bleaching.

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national oceanic and atmospheric administration

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When corals are stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, they expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white.

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Click this link for more on how to save coral reefs

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Click this link for more on how to save coral reefs

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Here are some things YOU can do:

Corals are already a gift, don't give them as presents.

Conserve water. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that will eventually find its way back into the ocean.

Volunteer in local beach or reef cleanups. If you don't live near the coast, get involved in protecting your watershed.

Become an informed consumer and learn how your daily choices such as water use, recycling, seafood, vacation spots, fertilizer use, and driving times can positively (or negatively) impact the health of coral reefs.

There are also many things you can do to ensure that you are environmentally conscious when you visit coral reefs or coastal areas. These include things such as hiring local guides to support the economy, removing all trash from an area, never touching or harassing wildlife in reef areas, and avoiding dropping your boat anchor or chain nearby a coral reef.

Finally, stay informed and spread the word! Educate yourself about why healthy coral reefs are valuable to the people, fish, plants, and animals that depend on them. Your excitement will help others get involved.

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10 ways to protect CORAL REEFS

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national oceanic and atmospheric administration

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Even if you live far from coral reefs, you can still have an impact on reef health and conservation