The Boy and the Coral Garden

Leo visits a marine center wearing his teal t-shirt with an orange fish and a yellow visitor badge. There he meets Marina, a guide with long braided hair and round glasses, who introduces him to the ocean's wonders. She shows him Pip, a lively clownfish with three white stripes, and explains that coral are animals rather than plants, building homes for fish and protecting coastlines. Marina also notes that coral grows very slowly and needs human help to recover.

Through hands-on activities, Leo learns about coral restoration, using a brush and glue to build model coral gardens from pink branches and purple domes. His first attempt fails, but he keeps trying and discovers that patience matters. Marina describes how real reefs are damaged by warm water and can be restored through nurseries and careful planting. Inspired, Leo plans three models, one for each class at school, so he can teach other children about conservation. Written by Aysel Banu YAVUZAL, this tale can be read on Masal İzle.