Light pollution at night severely disrupts the reproductive cycle of corals (VIDEO)
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Studying the reproductive cycle of two coral species from the Indo-Pacific Ocean over the course of three months, researchers found that light pollution caused delayed gametogenesis and unsynchronized gamete release. With a global transition towards LED lighting and rapid population growth in coastal regions, researchers say the harmful effects of artificial light must be considered in order to preserve coral reefs already endangered by a variety of additional threats. Video: Gametes being released into the water for fertilization
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Charlon Ligson
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