Scientists are regrowing coral from larvae on damaged patches of the Great Barrier Reef in a project that could change the management of reef systems worldwide.
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| Professor Peter Harrison at the Great Barrier Reef regeneration site near Heron Island. |
Professor Peter Harrison from Southern Cross University has been collecting coral spawn off Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), and maturing it in tanks.
A team of scientists has deposited millions of coral larvae back onto damaged areas that may not regenerate naturally.
They created large enclosures around the coral using mesh curtains and special tiles to monitor growth.
Days later, photographs reveal coral polyps had survived, and were settling into their new home.
Read the ABC News story - “Great Barrier Reef: Scientists use new technology to regenerate Australian icon.”
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