Saving Coral Reefs / New York City: A National Treasure

Segment 1: Guests: Dr. Helen Fox, conservation science director, Coral Reef Alliance; Dr. Juli Berwald, ocean expert, author, Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs. Coral reefs are home to 25 percent of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than just a home for life; coral reefs are animals themselves. Two ocean experts join us this week to share some interesting facts about these unique creatures and why people should care about their declining existence. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral.html Segment 2 - Guest: Laurie Lewis, tour guide, owner, Take a Walk New York Tours, author, New York City Firsts: Big Apple Innovations That Changed the Nation and the World. New York City is home to more than 8.4 million people. For many, the Big Apple is seen as the center of the universe.. But the metropolis is much more than its typical stereotypes. Tour guide and author Laurie Lewis joins Viewpoints to shed some light on the stories behind some of the city’s most famous buildings and parks. https://www.takeawalknewyork.com/tours.html