Coral reefs are vital to marine ecosystems, supporting more species than any other ocean environment. More than 80 percent of the planet’s coral reefs have been bleached due to rising ocean temperatures and pollution, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reef damage threatens marine biodiversity across the globe. High school student Sydney West built a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed to help preserve and sustain coral reefs. West, a graduate of...
