As record ocean heat threatens corals off Florida and across the globe, conservationists are shifting their strategy Share Comment Add to your saved stories Save Warning: This graphic requires ...

A popular year-round vacation destination in the Sunshine ... hour scuba tours to introduce novice divers to the coral reef. Founders Park Beach's shallow waters draw travelers to the Florida ...

Once a year, typically after sunset in the late summer ... into a coral polyp. Those polyps clone themselves over and over again, eventually forming larger coral colonies that build reefs.

Ocean waves, palm trees, and exotic sea life come to mind when thinking of a paradise vacation to Key West ... The area is made up of seven different coral reef islands, crystal blue waters ...