Changing Seas

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Reef Revival

In the emerging science of coral reef restoration, marine biologists and resource managers are discovering naturally occuring mechanisms that promote coral growth and restor ecological balance in these gardens of the sea. Watch Tuesday, June 14th at 7:30 PM on WPBT2

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They have posted the full video today. I'm still watching it. It's interesting:

[video=youtube;m9N4amCoAik]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9N4amCoAik[/video]
 
Two things I found interesting on the video:

  • Sea Urchins (diadema) play an important role in controlling algae growth and conditioning sand which in turn encourage coral growth.
  • Corals grow favorably on sponge-binded rocks/rubble
 

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