26-11-2017 03:02 via theguardian.com

Great Barrier Reef coral-breeding program offers 'glimmer of hope'

Project, which could help restore damaged coral populations, has seen success in the PhilippinesScientists have stepped in as environmental matchmakers by breeding baby coral on the Great Barrier Reef in a move that could have worldwide significance.
Coral eggs and sperm were collected from Heron Island’s reef during last November’s coral spawning to produce more than a million larvae.Continue reading...
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