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Auliʻi Cravalho "Reef Buildes” Interview
SHORE THING

Auliʻi Cravalho Wants You to Rethink Your Sunscreen

We spoke with actress and environmental activist Auliʻi Cravalho about the new documentary “Reef Builders.”

Mia Maguire

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HOT WATER

The Race to Breed ‘Supercoral’ to Save Us From Climate Doom

Coral reefs play a vital role in marine ecosystems and protecting coastal communities—but they’re in greater danger than ever.

David Axe

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BLEACHED

Banning Sunscreen at the Beach Won't Save Coral Reefs

Some beaches are now banning sunscreens to preserve corals from harmful chemicals, but that may be ignoring the bigger issue.

The Conversation

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SUNSHINE STATE

Key West Bans Sunscreen With Coral Reef-Harming Chemicals

The tourist destination follows Hawaii in banning products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.

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REVIVAL

How a Tiny Robot Could Help Save Coral Reefs

Scientists are teaming up to create new, innovative ways to fight coral reef loss.

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WATERY WORLDS

There’s Never Been a Map of the Coral Reefs—Until Now

Scientists are using a cool new technology to map coral and figure out which types can withstand warmer oceans and climate change.

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SUMMER

Sunscreen: Great for Humans, Awful for the Ocean

Mounting evidence suggests that certain chemicals in sunscreen are bleaching the corals and killing fish. Now there is a greener, cleaner, and safer alternative.

The Conversation

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Rebirth of the Reefs

IVF Might Bring Baby Coral Back to the Florida Keys

Researchers are desperate to save the last of the coral. That means not relying on nature and giving the reefs a nudge.

Starre Vartan

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NOW OR NEVER

Climate Change Is Killing What's Left of Our Coral Reefs

'Chasing Coral,' now playing on Netflix, is an urgent call-to-arms for the survival of the Earth's beautiful, rapidly dying coral reefs.

Richard Vevers

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OH FOR GOD’S SAKE

New Amazon Coral Reef Already in Danger

Scientists discovered a gigantic coral reef last week. Too bad it’s already endangered.

Nathan Place

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SAVE OUR SEAS

To Save the Great Barrier Reef, Move It

Dubai successfully transplanted a reef eight years ago, in the name of profit. Australia could too.

G. Clay Whittaker

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