The Reef That Everyone Thought Was Beyond Saving

In 1994, a seven-year-old witnessed something unforgettable: a coral reef blown to pieces by dynamite fishing. What looked like an underwater graveyard was actually the aftermath of a copper mine shutdown that left thousands jobless, desperate enough to use explosives to survive. Armed with a mask and snorkel, that child explored tide pools by torchlight. That single day became a lifelong calling…