Coral spawning (VIDEO) Rutgers University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption The explosive release of tiny sperm cells (white cloud) from a Montipora capitata egg-sperm bundle. During coral mass spawning, millions of these egg-sperm bundles are released in sync with the moon's cycle to ensure successful fertilization between different members of the same species. Credit Video prepared by HM Putnam Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.