I’ve reported previously (see here) on the excellent state of Eilat’s coral reef, in sharp contrast to the damage being caused to the coral reefs of other countries.  The latest report from Eilat’s Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences shows that Eilat’s reef is growing at a rate of 0.5% per year.

http://www.sviva.gov.il/English/ResourcesandServices/NewsAndEvents/NewsAndMessageDover/Pages/2018/08-Aug/Annual-Red-Sea-Report-Notes-Coral-Reef-is-Actually-Growing.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2UF8HFslZ8g?rel=0