Coral experts unite in historic effort to restore Florida's coral reef

Phys.org reports that twelve organizations came together in the first week of August for an unprecedented collaborative effort to protect Florida's coral reef. Scientists collected eggs and sperm from spawning corals, fertilized embryos, and cryopreserved sperm to safeguard genetic diversity. The goal is to preserve the reef's genetic heritage for generations to come.

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