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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Good News Network
A portable coral spawning lab called ReefSeed, co-developed by Australian and Maldivian scientists, successfully grew 10,000 juvenile corals from 3 million larvae in the Maldives, demonstrating a promising technology for reef restoration that can operate independently and be expanded to help combat coral reef loss globally.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing its coral spawning season, where different species of corals release sperm and eggs to form coral polyps. This annual event not only showcases an extraordinary natural phenomenon but also provides an opportunity for research to safeguard the reef's future from the impacts of climate change. The reef has faced threats from warming waters and coral bleaching, leading to concerns about its long-term resilience. UNESCO has requested an update on the reef's health by February 2024.