A string of natural and man-made disasters devastated Jamaica's coral reefs several decades ago. Read and watch: http://apne.ws/ITpeaLW (1/5)pic.twitter.com/YPxp7J1MQi
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Today, coral reefs in Jamaica are bouncing back because of grassroots efforts involving residents and fishermen. (2/5) http://apne.ws/S0vtMS0
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Inilek Wilmot runs the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Jamaica. When he was young, he witnessed the toll of dynamite fishing on the country's reefs. (3/5)http://apne.ws/pfZaj7J
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Divers nurture fresh coral pieces on undersea clotheslines and then tie them to reefs, where they regenerate. (4/5)pic.twitter.com/tD8wMZCum2
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These coral nurseries and efforts to keep out illegal fishing have led to Jamaica's comeback. Watch @AP minidoc:http://apne.ws/Mvb3Vc4
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