Restoring reefs killed by climate change may simply put corals ‘back out to die’ – here’s how we can improve their chances

For decades, conservationists have tried to repopulate dead reefs with corals reared elsewhere.

Tessa M Page, Research fellow, University of Southampton • conversation
March 19, 2024 • ~6 min

Coral sex: how reproducing species in the lab could be key to restoring reefs in the wild

Sexual reproduction helps keep coral colonies diverse and resilient. Now, scientists are doing it in a lab to restock flagging reefs.

Jenny Mallon, PhD Candidate in Coral Reef Biogeochemistry, University of Glasgow • conversation
Aug. 18, 2020 • ~7 min

Ocean warming threatens coral reefs and soon could make it harder to restore them

Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts.

Shawna Foo, Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~6 min

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