There is treasure in the sea.

Scientists found this healthy coral reef. It is near the Galápagos Islands. (Reuters)
Researchers took this ship into the Pacific on their search. (Reuters)
Searchers looked underwater. They used this small submarine. (Reuters)
Coral reefs are beautiful. (Allen Coral Atlas, Greg Asner via AP)
Sea creatures live in reefs. They help keep reefs healthy. (AP/Caleb Jones

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People found a big coral reef. Coral reefs look like sea rocks or plants. Corals are many small creatures called polyps (PAW-lips) put together. Corals grow in groups.

Many corals are sick. This group is healthy!

Pray: Thank God that He takes care of His creation. He watches over animals on land and sea. He watches over you.

Read More: Scientists found an undersea mountain off Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. A healthy coral reef grows on top! It spreads out over a mile. The reef lived through rough storms. Hard corals create reefs by secreting a stony material that acts as an external skeleton. Some corals use algae in their tissues to get energy from sunlight. Many corals living side-by-side make a coral reef. They provide a home for animals like fish, mollusks, and sponges.

God looks after all He has made. In Him “all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:17)