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In this Special Coral Reef Issue, discover how these ocean habitats provide homes to about a quarter of all known marine species. Take a just-for-fun quiz to find out which reef matches your personality. Then meet some of the animals that live there.

You'll also see some of the the animals “working” in colorful coral reefs. Each one has a job—they’re building, cleaning, protecting, and gardening the ecosystem they call home. 

Next, learn secrets about octopuses from a National Geographic Explorer who knows what these creatures are really like. And find even more secrets about 15 amazing octopus species. 

Then be sure to read "10 Cool Things About Coral Reefs" to discover fun facts about these underwater habitats. 

Finally, have your parents visit our giveaway page between April 15-22 so they can enter for a chance to win an ocean prize pack, including the Nat Geo Kids book Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus! Please note, no entries will be accepted after April 22, 2024. 

Other stories in this month's issue:

•  Amazing Animals: Meet rare spotless giraffes and parrots that communicate over video chat. And there's good news for wildlife living between North and South Korea. 
•  Weird But True: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
•  Guinness World Records: Read about huge knitting needles, a painful stinging ant, and a super-cheesy pizza. 
• Bet You Didn't Know: Find out six sparkly star facts. 

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Meet the clowns of the sea on this episode of “Scuba Sam’s World.” Learn how clownfish live among the floating tentacles of sea anemones and are fierce defenders of their homes. Keep a safe distance, because these pint-sized beauties aren’t clowning around!

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