ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hope Spots

Imagine you're swimming in the ocean and you see a special place where there are lots of colorful fish, huge coral reefs, and other amazing creatures. This special place is called a hope spot.

A hope spot is an area in the ocean that is really important to protect because it has lots of different kinds of plants and animals living there. These areas are often home to endangered species and unique ecosystems.

People who care about the ocean and the animals that live there want to protect these hope spots so that they can stay healthy and full of life. They want to make sure that no one damages them or takes away the animals that live there.

By protecting hope spots, people are helping to keep our oceans healthy and full of life. It's important to take care of these special places so that they can continue to thrive and be enjoyed by people like you and me!