Coral poaching

Hi there! I'm going to explain to you what coral poaching is in a way that's easy to understand.

Coral reefs are like big underwater cities made up of lots of little living creatures called polyps. These polyps make a hard, rocky skeleton around themselves to protect themselves from predators. Over time, these skeletons build up and become coral reefs.

Now, some people really like to collect pieces of coral to use as decorations, jewelry, or even for medicine. This is called coral poaching, and it's not good for the coral reefs or the animals that live there.

When people take coral out of the ocean, they're hurting the tiny polyps that live there. These polyps are the building blocks of the reef, and without them, the whole reef could collapse. This would be really bad for the animals that live in and around the reef, like fish, crabs, and sea turtles.

Plus, coral poaching is illegal in many parts of the world. It's important to leave the coral where it belongs so that these amazing underwater cities can thrive and support all the creatures that depend on them.