CNN Early Start With Christine Romans and Laura Jarrett June 4, 2024 09:46:00
Protection. coral reefs. they break up waves and guard coast lines from surge acting as a buffer. spanning 360 miles. florida has the third largest barrier reef. they're under threat. >> they're dying around the world. >> reporter: caused by the climate crisis. >> i would say the problems facing coral reefs right now are human causes. you can't have the ocean running a fever every summer and not expect there to be impacts. >> reporter: but in this tank a sign that hope is not lost for florida's reeves. you're looking at a major scientific break through. elk horn coral spawning. it's the first ...