The ocean’s bounce-back power: the ability of places like reefs, kelp forests, and mangroves to heal and keep working after trouble (storms, heat, or pollution).

Why it matters: A resilient ocean keeps feeding animals, making oxygen, and protecting coasts. We can help by cutting stress: clean water, careful fishing, protected areas.

Fun fact: Seagrass meadows can regrow from underground stems, spreading back like a green carpet after damage.

Say it like this: reh-ZIL-yen-see

Activity twist: Sponge test! Squeeze a sponge and a cracker. The sponge springs back (resilient); the cracker crumbles (not). List 3 ways to help the ocean be like a sponge.

We have something for you: read Sophia's article about the deep ocean.