Coral reefs provide an ecosystem to a plethora of marine life, so it comes as no surprise that they have been dubbed "the rainforests of the seas". #WorldOceanWeek #EarthCapture by kentaro65 via Instagram | BBC Earth

What in the world is coral?! Coral is a living animal which is why you should never stand on or touch them. Over time the tiny coral polyps create limestone exoskeletons building beautiful coral reefs. They have a mutualistic relationship with a plant-like organism called zooxanthellae that provides corals with color and 90% of their energy! We NEED coral reefs for the health of our planet and those that call it home, but unfortunately coral reefs around the world are not doing well. Climate cha

The Dive Bar has transformed and is now home to baby coral 🪸🥹 This summer we announced the establishment of a National Coral Reef Conservancy at Frost Science, also known as ReeFLorida (ReeFL) and a new spotlight on this marine science hub has arrived! This ReeFL exhibit features the museum’s work in coral husbandry research and the conservation of Florida’s Coral Reef. Not to mention some very cute and very small coral fragments— or coral plugs— that will grow in our care and may eventually b