14) The Coral Triangle
This breathtaking ecosystem is shared by several places: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. It features about 2,000 species of reef fish, more than 100 sharks and rays, and dozens of marine animals. In other words … it’s another scuba diver’s paradise. Experts say the rising sea temperatures and levels are harming the delicate ecosystem, though. If something isn’t done to reduce CO2 output, it’s predicted that less than 30 percent of this region will exist in 2050.
