Staghorn Corals (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Staghorn Corals

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Staghorn corals (Acropora cervicornis) are propagated within underwater coral nurseries to create a sustainable source of corals for use in coral restoration activities (inset). Outplanted corals have similar survival and productivity values as wild colonies, thereby indicating that coral gardening methodologies are successful in creating healthy corals for restoration.

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Stephanie Schopmeyer, UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

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