grown in their own undersea garden and replant them on bleached out damaged reefs. over time, a whole new coral colony of the threatened species will blossom, supporting the marine ecosystem and the multibillion-dollar fish related economy. coral reefs are the rain forest of the ocean. if we lose the coral reefs, we will lose the oceans and the very oxygen that we breathe. for decades, we have been using our coral reefs, which marine scientist can contribute to over fishing, ocean acidification, and rising sea temperatures. even though it is only about 20 to 25 feet below my friends, it also plays a critical role for protection because a healthy reef helps break up those angry hurricane waves before they hit the mainland. the only way coral reefs will survive is if we use science to restore them and bring them back. on this dive government of the marine scientists and their citizen scientist warriors of
acidification, and rising sea temperatures. even though it is only about 20 to 25 feet below my friends, it also plays a critical role for protection because a healthy reef helps break up those angry hurricane waves before they hit the mainland. the only way coral reefs will survive is if we use science to restore them and bring them back. on this dive government of the marine scientists and their citizen scientist warriors of transplanted 500 pieces of coral. they say, and the big picture, they still have millions to go. in the florida keys, phil keating, fox news. bill: beautiful effort, beautiful story, very well done in south florida, perfect time of year for it. thank you, phil. and thank you for watching us tonight here on special report. i am bill hemmer. see you tomorrow morning and a america s newsroom . now, for the the story hosted by martha maccallum starts right now in new york city. have a great night.