The Coral Crew For Kids
(and Adults too!)
Meet the underwater team that will help build The Coral Throne!
The Coral Crew For Kids
(and Adults too!)
Meet the underwater team that will help build The Coral Throne!
Adults:
Looking for your section? Visit the [Adult Coral Crew page] to learn how you can get involved.
🐠 For Kids — Join the Coral Crew!
Hey Ocean Explorers! 🌊
Welcome to The Coral Throne
™
— where imagination meets the sea. Before it sinks to its forever home underwater, you can see it right here on the beach in Pompano Beach. Sit tall, smile big, and take your royal photo as King or Queen of the Reef! 👑
📜 Get Your Explorer Badge and Become an Official Member of the Coral Crew!
Print your badge, decorate it, and bring it when you visit the Coral Throne.
Show it off in your photos!
👉 [Download ExplorerBadge]
🐠 Meet the Coral Crew:
Say hello to your new underwater friends!
🐢 Toby the Turtle – Big ideas, steady flippers.
🐚 Shelly the Shell – Nothing escapes her goggles!
🦪 Scout the Clamshell – Tiny shell, huge curiosity.
🐬 Dax the Dolphin – Fast, funny, and a little bossy.
🦜🐟 Pablo the Parrotfish – Sparks fly when Pablo’s around.
🐠 Clancy the Clownfish – Small fish, big torch.
⭐ Starla the Starfish – Measuring twice, smiling always.
🐙 Otto the Octopus – Eight arms, endless chatter.
✨ You can find more about them below...
🧠 Quick Quiz – Test Your Ocean Brain!
Which Coral Crew member has 8 arms and loves gadgets?
Which fish chews coral to make sand?
What sea creature can live for 100 years or more?
(Answers: 1. Otto the Octopus 🐙, 2. Pablo the Parrotfish 🦜, 3. Toby the Turtle 🐢)
🌎 Protect the Ocean, Protect the Reef
Did you know?
Picking up just 1 piece of trash can save a turtle’s life. 🐢
Sunscreen without reef-safe labels can hurt coral. Use reef-safe sunscreen!
🌞
Fish and turtles are friends, not souvenirs — look, but don’t touch. 🐠
Every kid can be an Ocean Hero! 🌊💙
📸 Don’t Forget Your Royal Photo!
When you visit Pompano Beach, sit on the Coral Throne, take your photo, and tag us so we can see your smile! 👉 #CoralThrone #PompanoBeach #CoralCrewForKids
👑. 👨👩👧 For Parents:
✨ Parents, don’t miss this chance to let your kids:
Sit on the throne like Kings and Queens
Let them dream big, sit tall, and become part of the Coral Crew before the throne takes its journey to the ocean. 📸 Don’t Forget! Tell the kids they helped “design” it as part of The Coral Crew!
🧠 Coral Fun Fact
🌊
The Coral Throne will only be on land for one year before it begins its second life 100 feet deep in Shipwreck Park. Once it’s underwater, only experienced advanced divers will be able to see it. But everyone can enjoy the story — even from the shore! So while on land... Sit tall, and become part of the Coral Crew before The Coral Throne takes its journey to the ocean.
🎨 Bonus Activities
Want to keep the fun going?
Coloring Book Coming SOON! Check Back!
Produced by Coral Throne™ as part of its educational materials (Class 41) and printable kids’ activity books (Class 16).”
🐠 Meet the Coral Crew
🐢 Toby the Turtle – The Planner Blueprints? No problem. Toby sketches big underwater thrones with a steady flipper and a BIG imagination. He made sure the Coral Throne was fit for royalty — and coral-safe, too!
🐚 Shelly the Shell – The Inspector With her big magnifying glass and keen eye, Shelly checks every weld, bolt, and barnacle. If there’s a loose screw — she finds it!
🦪🥽🔍 Scout the Clamshell – The Junior Explorer - I help Shelly inspect underwater secrets! I’m great at hide-and-seek. With my yellow googles in can clearly see everything happening. Come look with me!
🐬 Dax the Dolphin – The Bossy Boss Clipboard in fin, Dax keeps the crew on track. He’s fast, funny, and makes sure everyone’s doing their best work (plus he tells the goofiest dolphin jokes).
⭐ Starla the Starfish – Big ruler? Tiny details? Starla’s got it covered. She double checks every angle twice and smiles the whole time. Precision is her superpower. Coral art has never looked so precise!
🦜🐟 Pablo the Parrotfish – He wears a big welding helmet and is always grinning. Pablo fuses metal pieces with fiery flair. He’s bright, bold, and believes that underwater art should be as fun as a coral conga line.
🐙 Otto the Octopus – With his headset on he hears it all. Otto also takes calls from sea creatures, divers, boat captains and of course, the Kids Crew. He knows everything about the Coral Throne — and tells it with flair!
🐠 Clancy the Clownfish – The Finishing Touch– Clancy uses a tiny underwater welding torch (don't worry, he’s trained!). Sparks fly as he carefully fuses metal pieces into Coral Throne magic.
🐢 Toby the Turtle – The Planner Blueprints? No problem. Toby sketches big underwater thrones with a steady flipper and a BIG imagination. He made sure the Coral Throne was fit for royalty — and coral-safe, too!
PARENT & TEACHER GUIDE - COMING SOON!
Welcome to the Coral Throne™ Kids Coloring Book — a fun, friendly way to introduce young ocean explorers to coral reefs, marine life, and underwater art.
This book combines creativity with real ocean-learning moments. Each character in the Coral Crew teaches something important about the underwater world:
• Toby the Turtle teaches planning and ocean safety
• Shelly the Shell inspects details and keeps the reef clean
• Pablo the Parrotfish teaches how parrotfish create sand
• Clancy the Clownfish introduces welding and construction
• Starla the Starfish shows measurement and precision
• Otto the Octopus shares communication and ocean facts
Use this book to:
• Encourage creativity
• Teach ocean protection
• Prepare kids for an in-person visit to the Coral Throne in Pompano Beach
• Introduce basic marine biology concepts
• Develop coloring, reading, and observation skills
Thank you for encouraging young Ocean Heroes!
THE CORAL CREW™ COLORING BOOK
An Official Educational Activity Book from The Coral Throne™ Project
EDUCATION PAGE — “Ocean Learning with the Coral Crew™
• How Coral Reefs Work
Coral reefs are made of tiny animals called polyps.
When hundreds of thousands of polyps grow together, they build the colorful reefs that fish, turtles, and octopuses call home. Reefs protect coastlines, support food chains, and help the ocean stay healthy.
• Turtles Are World Travelers
Sea turtles can swim thousands of miles across the ocean.
Some return to the same beach where they were born, even after 30 years! They navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field, like a natural compass.
• Fish Have Secret Superpowers
Parrotfish chew coral rock into soft white sand
Dolphins can recognize themselves in mirrors
Octopuses can squeeze through openings the size of a coin
Starfish use hundreds of tiny tube feet to move across the seafloor
• Why Artificial Reefs Matter
Artificial reefs — like Shipwreck Park’s sunken ships and underwater sculptures — give coral a place to grow and create safe homes for marine life.
The Coral Throne™ will become part of this living reef, helping fish, corals, and sea creatures thrive.
Enjoy…
👑 The Coral Throne! 👑
📸 Smile Big 📸
The Coral Throne is built for memories. Everyone wants the perfect shot —
so hang tight and strike your pose when it’s your moment.
🤿 Dive into imagination.
🪑 Take your seat.
👑 Claim your crown.
It’s your next favorite memory!
Want to explore the world behind it?
Explore The Coral Throne:
coralthrone.com
The Coral Throne™ Project provides free educational content for children about ocean ecology, coral reef conservation, and marine life identification as part of its nonprofit-aligned mission.
This page features original educational materials created by Michael Herold and Coral Throne LLC in support of public art and youth engagement.
Coral Throne™, Coral Crew™, Toby the Turtle™, Shelly the Shell™, Scout the Clamshell™, Dax the Dolphin™, Pablo the Parrotfish™, Clancy the Clownfish™, Starla the Starfish™, and Otto the Octopus™ are claimed trademarks of Coral Throne LLC.
