Once upon a time in the deep blue sea, there lived a crustacean named Crabby. He lived in a crevice on the fringing reef near a beautiful lagoon surrounded by a barrier reef. One day, Crabby noticed something strange. The coral was turning white, this was called bleaching! Crabby knew that this meant the polyps were dying and if they all died, the reef would disappear.
Crabby decided to go on a mission to save the reef. He swam through the lagoon and past the barrier reef, searching for a solution. Along the way, he met a tiny plankton named Plankie who was also worried about the reef. Together, they came up with a plan to bring color back to the reef.
They gathered other creatures from the sea and worked hard to clean the water and feed the polyps. Slowly but surely, the coral started to turn colorful again. The lagoon was filled with vibrant hues of blue, green, and pink. The reef was saved, and everyone was happy.
From then on, Crabby and Plankie were known as the Reef Saviors, and every year, they held a big celebration to remember their successful mission. The end.

Reflections

1. What was the problem with the reef in the story?
2. Who were the main characters and what did they do to solve the problem?
3. How did the other creatures in the sea help to save the reef?
4. Why is it important to take care of our oceans and coral reefs?
5. Can you think of other ways to protect our oceans and marine life?