Losing corals? Not on our watch!

Published: April 11, 2017, 8:28 p.m.

b'Coral reefs are critical to Florida\\u2019s economy, ecology and natural beauty, but reefs around the world are declining due to multiple threats. Mote staff scientist Erich Bartels tells Joe and Hayley about the latest efforts to monitor and restore coral reefs of the lower Florida Keys \\u2014 including how you can help report reef conditions \\u2014 and describes Mote\\u2019s coral nursery for reef restoration. He also shares experiences from working underwater: Guess which fish mistook his fingers for a snack...'