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Cactus coral successfully reproduced for the first time by humans


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Scientists at the aquarium in Tampa successfully reproduced cactus coral for the first time in human care, using coral rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and NOAA Fisheries.

The scientists are aiming to learn more about coral reproduction in the hopes of replenishing reefs in the state that have experienced a disease outbreak since 2014. They have learned for the first time about when ridged cactus coral reproduce and what the babies look like. 

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Previously, not much was known about the ridged cactus coral’s reproduction as no photos, videos or studies existed before the Florida Aquarium’s success. 

Last August, the scientists also became the first in the world to reproduce Atlantic Ocean coral two days in a row in a lab setting.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/494125-florida-aquarium-makes-breakthrough-discovery-that-could-save-dying

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