Yet, in Florida, the coral reefs are currently disappearing. This is largely attributed to climate change. Since Florida is near the equator which heats up faster than the rest of the world from global warming, the coral reefs suffer the consequences of scorching oceans. This causes coral bleaching, which is the number one reason for disappearing coral reefs. 

Coral bleaching is also indirectly causes by human activities. Florida, a tourist economy, welcomes ocean-related activities to the tourists. However, they are typically not educated on behavior that can potentially harm the coral reefs. For instance, using sunscreen that contains oxybenzone leads to coral bleaching. Perhaps the only solution in this situation is education. Please remember to read up on coral safety before entering the oceans.