ZOO-BRED CORALS MERGE WITH EUROPE’S LARGEST REEF, BUOYING SCIENTIFIC OPTIMISM.
Why in the news?
Corals bred in captivity aim to bolster wild reefs, addressing decline due to climate change, highlighted by efforts in the Netherlands.
source:wordpress
About Introduction of Self-Bred Corals:
- Corals bred within the World Coral Conservatory project were introduced to Europe’s largest coral reef at Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands.
- These corals, bred with known origins, hold potential for reintroduction into the wild, aiming to address the decline of coral reef populations.
About the World Coral Conservatory project :
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