Coral gardening – new concept to restore ecological balance

#climatechange #pollution #coralgardening #corals #ecotourism Coral gardening is the latest idea to improve the environment and restore the ecological balance. Coral reefs are very fragile and in danger worldwide. Therefore, a new method is being introduced for coral growing. It is similar to growing plants – it involves breaking off pieces of coral in order to grow more.
This has been reported in zeenews.india.com dated 1 July 2015.

The process developed by scientists of Florida is simple - marine biologists cut off the tips of live branching corals, hang the pieces on man-made underwater trees where they grow, and later replant them on real reefs on the ocean floor.
Work on this unique method has been going on for years and the scientists are now bringing their methods to the public. They are making use of diving trips, eco-tourism outings and summer camps for teens.
Coral growing can counter the harmful effects of climate change, pollution and industrial development.
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine Science is running a program called Rescue a Reef and interested citizen scientists can join the project. Coral reefs provide habitat and food for fish, turtles, seahorses, sea urchins and other creatures. Unfortunately, they are struggling for survival – their numbers are down 50-95 percent in some parts of the world.
Nations like Israel, Fiji, Indonesia and the Philippines have already developed their own coral gardening techniques (Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org)

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