This annual synchronized mass coral spawning is essential for the survival of these corals, and in effect, the entire coral reef ecosystem. The gametes and planulae provide nutrition for the many ...
Watch breathtaking underwater footage off the Panama coast, where coral reefs reproduce in a flurry of carefully-timed action. Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag ...
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The mass coral spawn is taking place on the Great Barrier Reef in late November. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!
While reproductive strategies vary with the diversity of coral species, synchronous spawning events can cloud the water column with gametes and larvae (Figure 3). While all scleractinian corals ...
Mote Marine Laboratory is celebrating the spawning of a species of coral that is difficult to breed in captivity. Eusmilia fastigiata, which is commonly known as smooth flower coral, was brought ...