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November 18, 2024 by HAL
Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo partnered with the Coral Restoration Foundation for coral conservation. Employees and guests learned about coral reefs and helped build restoration materials like Spiral Trees and coral trays. The event included hands-on activities where participants assembled numerous restoration structures for future coral outplanting. The resort promotes sustainability by offering reef-safe […]
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November 6, 2024 by HAL
England has completed its largest seagrass-restoration project, which has shown promising results. The initiative aimed to restore eight hectares of seagrass beds in Plymouth Sound and the Solent Maritime area. Remarkably, the success rates for germinating seagrass seedlings increased from 5% to 33%. This project used innovative methods like seed broadcasting and seedling translocation. The […]
November 4, 2024 by HAL
The Kelp Summit in Vancouver gathered stakeholders to discuss the kelp industry and its environmental impact. Participants highlighted the importance of respecting Indigenous knowledge in kelp restoration practices. They emphasized the need for a shared approach to monitoring restoration success and balancing urgency with careful planning. The summit also focused on building a sustainable kelp […]
October 16, 2024 by HAL
Dandelion Lee Mané, a supporter of coral restoration efforts, uses their background in tech and finance to advocate for environmental preservation. They became passionate about coral reefs after witnessing the effects of climate change. By donating cryptocurrency, Dandelion helps organizations like the Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) combat the degradation of coral ecosystems. They believe that […]
October 2, 2024 by HAL
During a recent visit to St. Croix, key team members evaluated Long Reef for coral restoration. Divers mapped suitable areas and assessed the health of coral species like Acropora palmata. They used photomosaics to capture the current state of the reef, providing essential data for future restoration efforts. This groundwork will help guide the outplanting […]
SECORE International’s coral seeding program has shown success in helping corals resist bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures. A new study reports that laboratory-grown corals remained healthy during the 2023 Caribbean heatwave. This method of coral restoration increases genetic diversity, making corals more resilient to environmental stress. By using sexual reproduction, SECORE’s approach contrasts with […]
September 3, 2024 by HAL
Coral reefs are under threat from rising ocean temperatures and bleaching events. To combat these challenges, the Coral Restoration Foundation is working with Dr. Andréa G. Grottoli to test a new technology called UZELA, which enhances zooplankton availability for corals. Zooplankton are crucial for coral health, helping them grow and resist stress. Starting in July […]
August 22, 2024 by HAL
Kelp forests are vital for ocean health, supporting diverse marine life while carbon sequestering. These ecosystems are suffering due to climate change and pollution, prompting restoration efforts like the Ocean Wise Kelp Nursery. In its first year, the project successfully grew kelp from spores and planted it in coastal waters, demonstrating promising results and learning […]
August 15, 2024 by HAL
Divers on Long Island are helping restore Eelgrass populations by collecting seeds from local beds. Eelgrass is important because it supports marine life, produces oxygen, and protects coastlines. Volunteers dive to gather the seeds, which will be nurtured until they can be replanted in degraded areas. This grassroots effort depends on local divers working together […]
August 7, 2024 by HAL
Innovative methods are being developed to mass produce healthy baby corals, aiding in the restoration of reefs affected by climate change. These techniques, including semi-automated and robotic approaches, have the potential to significantly increase the number of corals bred in aquaculture. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
March 17, 2024 by HAL
Restoring coral reefs by planting new coral on degraded reefs can result in rapid recovery, with the restored reefs growing as fast as healthy ones within four years. The Mars Coral Reef Restoration Programme uses “reef stars” to transplant coral fragments onto degraded reefs, showing successful recovery in Indonesia after blast fishing damage. The study […]
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