Rising Hope (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Rising Hope

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"Life adrift: Coral egg-sperm bundles float toward the surface, where they will be collected by KAUST scientists for fertilization. This controlled approach significantly increases the survival rate of the larvae, providing a vital boost to coral populations threatened by rising sea temperatures."

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KAUST’s Coastal and Marine Resources (CMR) Core Lab

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