outbreak of what's called coral tissue loss disease that started in 2014 well scientists that the florida aquarium in tampa announced that for the 1st time ever they've successfully reproduced rigid cactus coral and human care and it could provide the necessary help to keep the florida reef system alive and healthy the aquarium released this video showing fully developed coral larva swimming immediately after release the next step is figuring out exactly how long the corals larva swims around before settling down and growing into adult coral roger german president and see. do you know of the florida aquarium said quote our resolve to say florida's endangered coral reefs continues and this historic breakthrough by our coral experts our 2nd in 8 months provides additional hope for the future of all coral reefs in our backyard and around the globe scientists hope to one day release the human grown coral back into the ocean assuming it continues to grow and even flourish hoping to replenish and restore the diseased and dying coral system last august researchers at the aquarium announced they were the

. >> reporter: an excitement at the florida aquarium in tampa, also now open. >> we've been stuck atome not being able to do anything because nothing was open. >> reporter: there are big changes. the number of visitors is 20% even though state rules allows 50%. >> the cdc has suggested masks but all of our guests are wearing masks. >> reporter: even though it's not a requirement by the government. >> that's right. >> reporter: now signs of summer's biggest tourists attractions ghost towns for months are ready to bounce back. disneyworld, universal orlando part of our parent company nbc universal are planning to reopen this summer mandating employees and guests wear masks. all parks will have temperature checks and cashless payments but will it be enough to bring customers back would you feel comfortable going to a theme park right now? >> theme park? >> reporter: theme park. >> health-wise i don't know. >> probably not. >> reporter: i absolutely would not hesitate. >> reporter: going to a theme park >> not at all. >> reporter: lego land that plans to reopen says customers should be r

. >> an excitement at the florida aquarium in tampa also now open. >> we've been stuck at home not been >> reporter: but there was big changes, the number of visitors have been capped at 20% even though the state rules allow 50% occupancy. >> in our case all of our guests are wearing mass and some of the biggest tourist attractions are ready to bounce back disney world and universal orlando are planning to reopen this summer, mandating employees and guests wear masks. all parks will have temperature checks and cashless payments, but will it be enough to bring customers back >> would you feel comfortable going to a theme park right now? >> theme park? >> theme park. >> health wise, i don't know >> probably not. >> i absolutely would not hesitate doing that. >> going to a theme park >> not at all. i'd feel comfortable tomorrow doing that >> legoland says customers should be prepared to accept some risk. >> we are providing a safe operating experience but they are still accepting the liability for any illnesses that may arrive. >> reporter: for all these theme parks there is a real urgency

. >> the largest attraction here in the state of florida, to reopen, we are one of the first aquariumsrth america to reopen so we take that responsibility very, very seriously. >> and a hellacious lee rainy day in central florida kept cocoa beach below me for the most part totally empty all this memorial day, meaning social distancing was finally aplenty. two big, popular beaches in florida i do still remain close this weekend, fort lauderdale and miami beaches but they are finally going to reopen and join the rest of the state. fort lauderdale's beach tomorrow, on monday. back to you, mike. >> mike: bill keating, thanks a lot. this memorial day weekend kicks off what is likely to be a very different summer than expected for many newly-minted college graduates. national correspondent william in los angeles looks at how the coronavirus pandemic has delayed, if not -- time of the dreams young people. >> from celebration to desperation, 11 million college graduates are entering the worst job market since the great depression. >> regardless of whether you are a student or recent graduate,

a mandate here from the florida aquarium. theme parks begin to open, remember, those theme parks are the life blood of this state. >> reporter: theme parks are reopening this summer. legoland and universal orlando, part of our parent company nbc universal scheduled to reopen in june. and disney world and sea world just announcing plans to reopen in july. >> we believe our reopening proposal for our property reflects a very thoughtful, methodical and phased approach. >> reporter: parks are making changes to ensure the safety of visitors. >> are those coming to the park going to feel safe? >> i believe so. yes. we are implementing a number of operational changes, a comprehensive set of measures are put in place with the best guidance from the cdc as well as other local health authorities. >> reporter: disney world universal and sea world requiring employees and guests wear facemasks with legoland, encouraging guests to wear them. all of the parks will have temperature checks. cashless payments, and social distancing for rides.

the florida aquarium in tampa has roped with restrictions -- reopened with restrictions.anitation stations are also set up, but still everybody is happy for an entertainment option >> being home is just -- it gets all cramped up and sometimes you just got to get out of the house and get fresh air and maybe see some other people but social distance and everything. it is good to talk to someone other than the family you're stuck with. >> broward and miami-dade county beaches remain closed for this holiday weekend. however, ft. lauderdale beach will finally reopen for the first time since march, this tuesday. miami beach plans to open up its beaches as well as hotels june 1st, but strict rules will be enforced down there. nobody will be allowed on to the sand, unless they come arriving with a mask on. jon? jon: that's a welcome scene for millions, phil keating, thank you. >>> well, you just saw it in florida. crowds are flocking to the beach, but this is causing concerns about new virus transmissions because not everyone is wearing a mask or practicing social distancing. let

the florida aquarium has launched c-span videos with a behind the scenes look at operations.fans to vote on the name of their new baby rhino for a small donation, of course. juna ultimately won out. >> life at the zoo continues. we continue to have births. >> reporter: back in san diego, spring births are in full swing. newborn penguin chicks are learning to swim. andean bear cub is taking its first steps. for the animals, this is a year just like any other year. but since normal visitation still looks to be a long way off, san diego's congressional representatives have written a letter to speaker pelosi asking to direct a billion dollars of funding to the institute of museum and library services that would help keep zoos across the country afloat. in the meantime, empty parking lots have been serving a new purpose. from pittsburgh to knoxville to the bronx, zoos have become covid-19 testing locations for humans. hi, i'm jonathan, a manager here at colonial penn life insurance company. and with coverage options starting at just $9.95 a month, you can get a whole life insuranc

the florida aquarium has launched anvth nam of their new baby rhino for a small donation, of course.out. back in san diego, spring births are in full swing. newborn penguin chicks are learning to swim, and andean bear cub is taking its first steps. for the animals, this is a year just like any other year. but since normal visitation still looks to be a long way off, san diego's congressional representatives have written a letter to speaker nancy pelosi, asking to direct a billion dollars of funding to the institute of museum and library services that would help keep zoos across the country afloat. in the meantime, empty parking lots have been serving a new purpose. from pittsburgh to knoxville to the bronx, zoos have become covid-19 testing locations for humans. chances are you know us. yoo-hoo, progressive shoppers. we laughed with you. sprinkles are for winners. we surprised you. on occasion, we've probably even annoyed you. we've done this all with one thing in mind. to help protect the things you love. and if we can't offer you the best price we'll help you find a better one. it'

florida aquarium in tampa has reopened with restrictions on how many people and kids can enjoy all of marine life inside, sanitation stations are also set up. >> extremely excited, you know, you the butterflies in the stomach because a couple of things, we are the largest attraction here in the state of florida to reopen, one of the first in north america to reopen. we take the responsible very seriously. phil: as you have likely seen crowds on beaches in new york, south carolina, georgia, florida, texas, really jamming the sand and surf this weekend and health experts say if all of this renewed crowd side activity outdoors does lead to new surge in covid-19 cases we likely will not learn to determine that in 2 or 3 weeks. miami-dade beaches remain closed, palm beach county beaches are opened this holiday weekend. on tuesday ft. lauderdale beach will finally reopen for the first time since mid-march and june 1st, city of miami beach has decided to reopen hotels as well as all of their beaches for the first time since all of the shutdown happened. rules will be enforced in miami beach,

and florida had the ends with a couple of aquariums in the tampa area which have reopened, the floridaarium in tampa and shown known case of marine life. both with numbers reduced to allow distance between groups. fort lauderdale will be opening its beaches and hotels for the very first time since mid-march tomorrow. that will leave just miami beach, which is still close to sand there to serve today, this weekend. but next monday, june 1st, miami beach will reopen its beaches as well as the hotels, by anyone to access the beach must arrive wearing masks. arthel. >> arthel: you know where i talk to you, the heavy rain is definitely the great equalizer. okay, all right. >> there is plenty of room for you and leland. >> arthel: we will meet you down there soon, how about a couple of days? alall right phil keating, thank you. ♪ >> i don't even care about the words in the lip services, but the best apology is actually a black agenda and real policy commitment to black. >> leland: after former vice president joe biden apologized for a comment he made about black voters on charlemagne shown.

i not only did floridians visit the florida aquarium in tampa, they also visited this other well-known of marine life, the clearwater aquarium. both cap visitor numbers reduced to allow for spacing guidance from the cdc. and then reopen this weekend somewhere alarmed at the lack of social distancing going on at that florida water park which like i said just open for the holiday weekend, and excitement down in fort lauderdale this weekend, a weekend of serious prep work and disinfecting going on today as well as the city and broward county finally joined the rest of the state reopening hotels in the beaches tomorrow for the very first time since mid-march. and let's end this florida report with what memorial day really is all about, honoring the service of our veterans, a wreath laying ceremony down there in miami beach. everybody wearing masks and keeping social distance. >> ed: sorry you're getting rained on, but that's a beautiful way to end the report indeed. phil keating, thank you. >> sandra: thank you so much to fill, fox news alert, the first state the full three reopen since th

daily to iowa reopening movie theaters, zoos, aquariums and wedding reception venues with social distancing measures in place. and floridaon de santis approved a reopening plan submitted by universal orlando. the company announcing it will reopen its theme parks on june 5th. it's the first of orlando's major parks to announce a reopening date since many of the parks closed back in mid-march. many beaches along the east coast reopening with restrictions including jersey shore beaches. there's no arcades, concerts or rides for the holiday weekend. and here in california we're in phase two of reopening so people can be out on the beaches, as long as they keep moving and operate social distancing, offices and entertainment studios can reopen but gyms are still closed. so people are working out at home or getting their jogs in here in southern california to keep up their beach bods. the doj sent the mayor of los angeles and director of la county's department of public health a letter, warns them against going overboard with the stay at home order by suggesting some form of coronavirus restrictions for the next three months. t