NPR - Here is what scientists are doing to save Florida's coral reef before it's too late

"no matter what steps are take, it wont be possible now to restore the reefs to the way they used to be"

"those conditions no longer exist"

"Over the last half-century, the reefs have lost 95% of the coral that once covered them because of development, human activity and climate change"

We've known news like this for some time, but it always is shocking that I and many others may not see beautiful coral reefs. Reefs that are important for marine life, and protecting our shores from harsh weather.