{"counts": {"scenes": 4, "sources": 8, "journeys": 2, "instances": 8}, "scenes": [{"name": "", "number": 1, "sceneId": "scene-1", "partition": "Act 1 — Foundations", "sourceUrls": ["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef"], "description": "Scene 1 — Foundations: biology and symbiosis. Introduces coral anatomy, polyps, and the coral-algal partnership so participants have the biological baseline for later threats and restoration content.", "sourceCount": 1}, {"name": "", "number": 2, "sceneId": "scene-2", "partition": "Act 2 — Threats", "sourceUrls": ["https://coralreef.noaa.gov/digital-corals/visual-media/infographics/ocean-acidification", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef"], "description": "Scene 2 — Threats overview. 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Open the Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef and read the sections on coral anatomy, symbiosis with zooxanthellae, and basic reef structure. Activity: Spend ~2–3 minutes scanning key headings and the lead paragraphs describing polyps, calcium carbonate skeletons, and algal symbionts; note one phrase that explains how coral and algae benefit each other. Takeaway: Corals are animals that live in a tight symbiosis with microscopic algae that power reef productivity. Optional micro-action: In one sentence, write a personal observation about how corals and algae depend on each other and save it as a note or tweet draft.", "duration": null, "integrity": "standalone", "publisher": "en.wikipedia.org"}, {"url": "https://coralreef.noaa.gov/digital-corals/visual-media/infographics/ocean-acidification", "type": "webpage", "title": "Ocean Acidification", "summary": "This infographic describes both ocean and coastal acidification and how they can impact marine life such as corals and fish, along with what we can do to help.", "duration": null, "integrity": "dependent", "publisher": "coralreef.noaa.gov"}, {"url": "https://www.coralrestoration.org/", "type": "webpage", "title": "Restoration Projects", "summary": "Stop title: Restoration story and real projects. Open Coral Restoration Foundation's homepage and project pages at https://www.coralrestoration.org/ and spend a few minutes exploring a featured project and any photo or project summary on the site. Activity: Read the project summary and inspect an image or project page to understand practical steps like coral gardening, nursery work, and outplanting. Takeaway: Restoration organizations use nurseries, coral fragments, and outplanting to rebuild reef structure and diversity, and operations combine science and community stewardship. Optional micro-action: Copy a short supportive comment you might post on a CRF photo or prepare a donation/share pledge.", "duration": null, "integrity": "dependent", "publisher": "www.coralrestoration.org"}, {"url": "https://www.youtube.com/user/NOAAOceanService", "type": "video", "title": "NOAA Coral Video", "summary": "Stop title: Video clip — bleaching and restoration glimpses. Open the NOAA Ocean Service YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/NOAAOceanService and search that channel for short coral reef clips (keywords: 'coral bleaching', 'coral restoration', 'recovery'). Activity: Spend ~2–3 minutes playing a 2-3 minute segment showing bleaching impact or a restoration snapshot; if no single clip is preselected, use the channel search and pick a short video under three minutes. Takeaway: Visuals help you recognize pale, whitened coral from healthy, colored tissues and show the human activities used to help recovery. Optional micro-action: Note one visual sign of bleaching you can describe in a social post.", "duration": null, "integrity": "subsidiary", "publisher": "www.youtube.com"}, {"url": "https://allencoralatlas.org/", "type": "interactive", "title": "Atlas Interactive Map", "summary": "Stop title: Interactive map exploration. Open the Allen Coral Atlas at https://allencoralatlas.org/ and use the map tools to zoom into a reef area (for example, a region in the Caribbean or the Pacific). Activity: Spend ~2–3 minutes zooming, toggling layers, and noting visible reef extent, patch sizes, and any color differences that suggest bleaching or degradation. Takeaway: Satellite- and drone-derived maps reveal reef area, structure, and recent changes at scales that help scientists prioritize restoration. Optional micro-action: Screenshot an interesting patch and save a one-line observation about why it might need protection.", "duration": null, "integrity": "subsidiary", "publisher": "allencoralatlas.org"}, {"url": "https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/animal-guide/coral", "type": "webpage", "title": "Aquarium Coral Close-up", "summary": "Stop title: Aquarium species & husbandry close-up. Open Monterey Bay Aquarium's coral animal guide at https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/animal-guide/coral and read about a representative coral species, its appearance, and husbandry notes. Activity: Spend ~2–3 minutes focusing on species examples and husbandry tips (lighting, water quality) that highlight what corals need to thrive. Takeaway: Husbandry and aquarium practice emphasize stable water chemistry, clarity, and temperature — real-world analogs to reef health conditions. Optional micro-action: Note one husbandry principle you could translate into a conservation message for friends.", "duration": null, "integrity": "subsidiary", "publisher": "www.montereybayaquarium.org"}, {"url": "https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/", "type": "audio", "title": "60s Coral Recap", "summary": "Stop title: 60–90 second narrated recap (script included). Play or read this short original audio script aloud (approx. 60–90 seconds): \"Coral reefs are living cities built by tiny animals called polyps that host photosynthetic algae. When oceans warm or water quality declines, corals expel their algae and may bleach, losing color and energy. Scientists and volunteers restore reefs by growing fragments in nurseries and outplanting them to rebuild structure — a combination of biology, mapping, and community action. You can help by reducing runoff, supporting restoration groups, and sharing accurate reef science.\" Activity: Read or record this short script as a micro-podcast. Optional listening: NOAA Ocean Podcast episodes are available at https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/ for longer listening and context.", "duration": "01:00", "integrity": "dependent", "publisher": "oceanservice.noaa.gov"}, {"url": "https://www.instagram.com/coralrestoration/", "type": "webpage", "title": "Instagram Comment Task", "summary": "Stop title: Social/action — craft a short post. Open Coral Restoration Foundation's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coralrestoration/ and find a recent photo or project post. Activity: Spend ~2 minutes reading the caption and choosing one image; write a respectful, informative comment or a short Instagram caption draft that highlights what you learned (example draft provided below). Takeaway: Sharing informed, supportive messages amplifies restoration work and spreads accurate reef science. Optional micro-action (example comment): \"Amazing work restoring corals — learning how nurseries and outplanting help reefs recover. I pledge to reduce plastic and support local water quality efforts. #ReefCare\" — copy, edit, and post if you wish.", "duration": null, "integrity": "subsidiary", "publisher": "www.instagram.com"}], "journeys": [{"name": "Recommended Beginner Journey", "steps": [{"order": 1, "title": "Coral Anatomy Primer", "channel": "Wikipedia — Coral reef", "summary": "Stop title: Quick biology primer (coral anatomy & symbiosis). 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Open Coral Restoration Foundation's homepage and project pages at https://www.coralrestoration.org/ and spend a few minutes exploring a featured project and any photo or project summary on the site. Activity: Read the project summary and inspect an image or project page to understand practical steps like coral gardening, nursery work, and outplanting. Takeaway: Restoration organizations use nurseries, coral fragments, and outplanting to rebuild reef structure and diversity, and operations combine science and community stewardship. Optional micro-action: Copy a short supportive comment you might post on a CRF photo or prepare a donation/share pledge.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.coralrestoration.org/", "editorNote": "Explore on-the-ground restoration projects that respond to the threats you've learned about.", "sourceType": "webpage"}, {"order": 5, "title": "Aquarium Coral Close-up", "channel": "Monterey Bay Aquarium — Coral", "summary": "Stop title: Aquarium species & husbandry close-up. Open Monterey Bay Aquarium's coral animal guide at https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/animal-guide/coral and read about a representative coral species, its appearance, and husbandry notes. Activity: Spend ~2–3 minutes focusing on species examples and husbandry tips (lighting, water quality) that highlight what corals need to thrive. Takeaway: Husbandry and aquarium practice emphasize stable water chemistry, clarity, and temperature — real-world analogs to reef health conditions. 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