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Fading Jewels of the Sea

Learn about what's causing the destruction of coral reefs and how you can help save these essential ecosystems.

Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful and bio-diverse habitats in the world. Sadly, coral reef populations are on the decline. Learn about what's causing the destruction of the reefs and what you can do to help save these essential ecosystems. This video was produced by youth participating in the 2012 Science in Action Summer Intensive.  A project of the Academy’s Digital Learning Department, generously funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.