What to know about coral reefs and their swimming gear
By Mark Hedin and Jennifer A. SiskindPublished July 29, 2018 10:42AMHISTORY AND MODERN HISTORYThe earliest known mention of the coral reef is recorded in the book The Life of Captain Cook by John Franklin, who was also an explorer and a sailor.He was traveling in the South Atlantic in 1775 when he was approached by an old man who was selling the reefs for money.It's believed he gave the coral to...