When you first see coral, you might think that it is just a pile of rocks. But, that’s not true! Coral is made out of hundreds of living things! What is coral, how is it formed, and why is it important? In this episode, Akshay takes you on a deep dive into the ocean to learn about the science of coral.

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Here is an article! It is called “Why Are Coral Reefs Important”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2022/06/why-are-coral-reefs-important/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Coral Reef Animals Art”. (https://spectacularsci.com/coral-reef-animals-art/)