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Ex-fisherman in Colombia abandons trade to save Caribbean coral

After realizing his fishing damaged coral reefs, Yerson Granados left the trade to help protect Colombia’s Caribbean corals.

Published May 6, 2026, 10:11 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Yerson Granados used to fish off Colombia’s Caribbean coast for a living. When he discovered the harm his fishing caused to coral reefs, he changed his ways and moved into efforts to protect and save the Caribbean coral.