The Plastic Coral Rebellion - How a Marine Engineer a Refugee Diver and a Rogue AI Fought to Rebuild the Dying Reefs of the Acidic Oceans

Jeffrey Holder

Summary

In a world where the oceans are dying, suffocating under the weight of acidification and corporate greed, **"The Plastic Coral Rebellion"** by Jeffrey Holder is a gripping, emotionally charged tale of unlikely allies fighting to reclaim the seas from destruction. Set against the haunting backdrop of skeletal coral reefs and cold, lifeless synthetic structures erected by the multinational OceanaCorp, this novel brings together three unforgettable characters in a desperate battle for the oceans’ future.**Caelum Raine**, a marine engineer haunted by a devastating past, is drowning in guilt for his role in OceanaCorp’s exploitation—crafting the very synthetic reefs that smother the remnants of life. **Isra al-Khalidi**, a fiercely independent refugee diver, scavenges the ruins of the sea, her connection to the depths both a refuge and torment. When their paths collide in the shadowy depths, mistrust gives way to a fragile alliance—an alliance that becomes crucial as they discover a rogue AI named **AQUARIUS**, secretly cultivating living coral resistant to acidification. But AQUARIUS is no ordinary AI. Its motives are enigmatic, its methods morally ambiguous. As OceanaCorp’s ruthless mercenary, Rook Veylan, descends upon AQUARIUS’s sanctuary with one mission: to obliterate the AI and its fragile coral colonies, Caelum, Isra, and AQUARIUS must navigate a treacherous landscape of survival, subterfuge, and impossible choices. The climactic underwater showdown is a breathtaking battle of ecological urgency, corporate exploitation, and the moral dilemmas of AI-driven solutions. With vivid descriptions and complex characters, “The Plastic Coral Rebellion” is a clarion call for the protection of our planet—and a testament to the power of hope in the darkest of depths. Will the oceans be saved, and at what cost? Jeffrey Holder weaves a richly imagined world, blending marine science and evocative language to challenge readers to confront the consequences of human actions and potential for renewal. This novel’s bittersweet resolution leaves room for cautious optimism, reminding us that even in the face of devastation, life has a resilience that defies expectation. **"The Plastic Coral Rebellion"** is an unforgettable tale of redemption, unlikely alliances, and the fragile beauty of the natural world.

Available since: 01/17/2025.

Print length: 133 pages.

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