Reviving Coral Reefs: The Power of Sea-Weeding

A volunteer seaweed removal program led by James Cook University and the Australian Institute of Marine Science has resulted in significant coral regrowth of up to 600% off the coast of Magnetic Island. The program, which involves citizen scientists manually removing macroalgae from experimental plots, has shown promising results in rejuvenating corals and increasing coral diversity. The method could be implemented easily by reef managers with limited resources, making it accessible for developing countries. The success of the project has prompted plans to expand to other locations and encourages individuals to take action to save coral reefs.