For decades, conservationists have tried to repopulate dead reefs with corals reared elsewhere.
- Associate Professor of Marine Science and Sustainability, Umeå University
Cold-water corals live in the Atlantic’s frigid depths – and the UK is a stronghold for them.
Maerl beds are the coral reefs of the British Isles. But like their tropical counterparts, they’re threatened by climate change.
The largest reproductive event on the planet is under threat.
Researching the most resilient corals could help us find ways to better protect reefs in the future.
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