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Coral spawning

Image of coral spawning

Gamete release by Symmetrical Brain Coral (Pseudodiploria strigosa) during spawning. Photo credit: Emma Hickerson/NOAA

Image of coral spawning

Gamete release by Symmetrical Brain Coral (Pseudodiploria strigosa) during spawning. Photo credit: Emma Hickerson/NOAA