Jamaica lost 85% of its reefs due to hurricanes, pollution, overfishing and boat damage. Coral gardeners are helping to restore the reefs by growing young corals in “nurseries”. Sea urchins and parrotfish, which protect corals, are also making a comeback. Overfishing threatens fisheries, Coral reefs are declining and disappearing, and the number of dead zones is increasing. A dearth of waste management on land results in pollutants and debris, finding home in the ocean.