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https://coral.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HardCorals_Elkhorn_Bonaire-1-scaled.jpg25601920Day 1 of our underwater journey starts with hard corals and how they protect our coastlines. Healthy reefs act as natural barriers that protect coastal cities, communities and beaches from pounding ocean waves. Without coral reefs, many beaches and buildings would become vulnerable to waves and storm damage. And with increasing storm intensity predicted as… Continue Reading →