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DDG returned a forbes article which has much more information about the project[1]. Maybe my search prowess isn't very good, but that's the best I could find (i
by jhauris 5y ago
DDG returned a forbes article which has much more information about the project[1]. Maybe my search prowess isn't very good, but that's the best I could find (it presents the information much more easily than the Sheba project page).
The reef stars are seeded with reef fragments, which can be easily grown in tanks. They say that they are using 42 "types" of coral. These frags will likely grow really quickly, and fill the area with coral. It's really great to see so much money and effort that uses local resources to help restore the reefs. This will could really help kickstart reef restoration in the areas.
I wish I could find more detailed information on the project; if the 42 "types" are from 42 unique source corals, and they are of different species, it seems like a limited improvement. Corals can't reproduce with their own clones. If it is the case it's from 42 sources, then while this will definitely help restore the environment in the short term, it may be of limited long-term help, particularly if the sources of destruction are not addressed.
1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/05/05/the-sheba-hope-reef-brings-hope-to-coral-reefs-everywhere-you-can-help-too/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2021/05/05/the-sheb...
- dang 5y agoOk, we've changed the URL to that from https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-56985594 https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-56985594 above. Thanks!
- throwaway894345 5y agoI recently watched a new Nova episode about scientists trying to find and/or breed and deploy heat-resistant coral to maintain certain imperiled ecosystems. It’s really interesting and relevant to anyone who is interested in this sort of thing.
- senectus1 5y agohow does this ensure success when the oceans are warming and rising, acidifying and being illegally/over fished still? We haven't fixed the reason the reef's died in the first place.
- jws 5y agoThese reefs died from dynamite and cyanide.
- Chris2048 5y ago> which can be easily grown in tanks Can all coral be easily grown in tanks? Could coral-aquariums be a way to preserve species?