The Magic of Coral Reefs and How to Save Them: Reef Check

We need reefs. They are the lifeblood of the ocean. Thousands of marine species around the globe depend on healthy reefs to thrive, but our reefs are disappearing. We can put a stop to that. Join us for our conversation with Jan Freiwald, executive director, and Matt Bullock, board member, of Reef Check, a nonprofit in California that has been sounding the alarm about the health of our reefs for decades. Jan and Matt teach us about the amazing complexity of reefs, why they’re so crucial for the health of the planet, what’s causing a massive decline in their health, and how each of us can become part of the solution. By becoming more aware of how our actions impact the system of life in the oceans we can make new choices every day that will restore our reefs and our oceans, and the life they hold. It’s time to change course so we can continue to share the Earth with these breathtaking creatures. Listen, learn, take action, and change the world.SUPPORT Reef Check: Volunteer or donate at https://www.reefcheck.org/.CHALLENGE: Support our oceans by taking the "3 Ss" challenge: Sunscreen, Single-Use, and Seafood. Make a commitment to only purchase and use reef and ocean-safe Sunscreen, do away with all Single-use plastics in all forms (go with reusables!), and lower or eliminate your consumption of Seafood. TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are all connected to every living thing on the planet. There’s no escaping our impact, so what kind of impact will we choose to have? 2: If we want to protect the health of our oceans and our planet, the time to act is now. 3: We can make a difference when it comes to the health of our oceans. It's time to face our problems, recognize the solutions, and take action.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.