Coral farm's success offers hope for future of Great Barrier Reef

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A bundle of eggs have been released during an 'amazing' coral spawning event that took place in captivity. And it is one that offers a possible solution to any decline in the reef.

Baby corals have been successfully spawned and grown for the first time by an Australian farm in a process that could one day help restore the Great Barrier Reef.Monsoon Aquatics has recorded the first spawning of a coral species at its Bundaberg aquaculture facilityCommercial industry could lead reef restoration of the Great Barrier Reef

"If there's a decline in the reef ... these things could be bred in captivity to supply the market," he said.Monsoon Aquatics is one of 39 active licence holders in Queensland's commercial coral fishery who can target a broad range of specialty corals to be sold to aquariums and hobbyists. "It's about producing corals for our current ornamental market beyond what we can take from the wild, what we can harvest under quota," he said.Footage shows the coral releasing eggs which are then fertilised and develop into larvae before eventually growing into baby coral.

 

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Rubbish story. The only thing that will save the reef is action on climate change. This is just another piece of greenwashing. Bring back the old Catalyst with real scientists so you can produce some quality science journalism again. is now a lifestyle channel. auspol

Reported to Twitter for spreading lies. The ABC should really be better than this.

This is great news!

Focus more on trash in the ocean if you want to save it.

Clearly the wants to spread fear, OR they missed the brief the GBR is going better than any time in recorded history.. defundtheABC

The GBR is fine ABC, thanks..🧐

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