In her powerful TEDx talk, *The Silent Crisis of Coral Reefs*, Kimi Wong, a passionate and concerned student, brings attention to the alarming decline of coral reefs due to global warming. With a mix of personal fascination and deep concern, she explains how rising ocean temperatures are causing widespread coral bleaching—stripping reefs of their vibrant colors and leaving them vulnerable to death. Kimi highlights the devastating ripple effects of this loss, from collapsing marine ecosystems to threatened coastal communities that rely on reefs for protection and food. Though not a scientist, she delivers a compelling, research-backed plea for immediate action, urging everyone—from students to world leaders—to take steps against climate change before these underwater wonders vanish forever. Her talk is a reminder that you don’t need to be an expert to care deeply and fight for our planet’s future. Growing up beside the ocean, Kimi Wong sees what others miss, the silent crisis happening beneath the waves, coral bleaching. The vibrant coral reefs she had grown up looking at were her first love, but it was the documentary Chasing Coral that revealed to her what was the tragic reality. As she saw reefs fade from rainbow colors to bleach white at an accelerating rate, Kimi realized that the solution could not depend on science alone, the world needed to know. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx