Ten Easy Steps to Protect Coral Reefs

It's no big secret that many (perhaps most) of the world's once-pristine coral reefs are in serious jeopardy.

From the Maldives to Madagascar, coral reefs and the fish, animals and plants that depend on them are under attack. And who's the culprit? You and me, pal.

According to Nature.org, there are ten easy steps that any one of us can take to help protect coral reefs. And most of the ten are common-sense things that will help prevent the water quality at your local beachbreak from further deteriorating as well.

Check out the list at Nature.org.