Marine biologists have documented the most spectacular coral spawning event on the Great Barrier Reef in over 30 years. Trillions of coral eggs and sperm were released in a synchronized underwater snowstorm.
"This is nature at its most magnificent," said a reef researcher. "Such a robust spawning event indicates the reef has resilience and the potential to recover."
“Trillions of coral eggs and sperm were released in a synchronized underwater snowstorm.”
The event comes after years of targeted conservation efforts, including water quality improvements and coral nursery programs that have helped strengthen reef health.
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