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Corals Tutorial: Restoring corals

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Coral propagation and fragmentation

Large pieces of coral are cut into smaller quarter-sized pieces, and grown in aquarium tanks for future outplanting. — Large pieces of coral are cut into smaller quarter-sized pieces, and grown in aquarium tanks for future outplanting. Photo credit: NOAA

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Welcome What are corals? What is Zooxanthellae? How do corals grow? How do coral reefs form? Where are corals found? How do corals reproduce? Why are coral reefs important? What are the major threats to corals? - Climate change - Pollution - Diseases - Fishing impacts What are the other threats to corals? Protecting corals - Laws and partnerships Protecting corals - Protected places Restoring corals

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Last updated:

08/02/24

Author: NOAA

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