Coastal Care Junior
May 19, 2026
Sand Tales Episode 2: The Lost Coral
Welcome to the Coral Village!
When Skylar and Poppy notice the corals turning pale and going white, they don’t just panic, they start asking questions.
In this story, you’ll learn what coral bleaching really means, why ocean warming happens, and how rising temperatures and stress can make corals lose their color. We’ll also explore real hope: coral restoration, replanting methods, and why clean energy can help reduce CO₂ and protect ocean life. If you want to understand coral bleaching in a simple, kid-friendly way, and discover how we can help, watch until the end!
From the World of Sand Kids: The Lost Coral – A Breath of Colors! Scientific Stories to Better the World.
Access www.sandkids.org and watch more stories. See ya!
Executive Producers: Eva and Olaf Guerrand-Hermes | Written and Directed by: Gilberto Cunha Junior | Science Consultant: Gary Griggs | Narrator: Deepika Shrestha Ross | Art Director and Illustrator: Gilberto Cunha Junior | Animators: Ana Von Randow | Art Contribution: Enzo Hideki | Art Consultant: Herick Lemos | Sound and Video Editors: Gilberto Cunha Junior and Deepika Shrestha Ross | Stock Music and Sound courtesy of: pixabay.com
Made possible by generous funding support from the Santa Aguila Foundation
“In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught…”
– Baba Dioum, 1968
See also:
Sand Tales Episode 1: From the Mountains to the Sea
Welcome to a fantastic universe filled with exciting environmental science stories! Get ready to connect with nature, discover your hidden talents, and learn how to make a real difference.
Image at top: Super Illustration from animated short: The Lost Coral, 2026 © Gilberto Cunha Junior.
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