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Beyond corals

Coral reef restoration goes beyond just corals to include key invertebrate species, like sea urchins and crabs. — Coral reef restoration goes beyond just corals to include key invertebrate species, like sea urchins and crabs. On the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu elementary school students raised collector sea urchins in aquaria in their classrooms, then released them to help restore the health of recently remediated reefs near the Waikıkı Aquarium. Photo credit: NOAA

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Welcome What are corals? What is Zooxanthellae? How do corals grow? How do coral reefs form? Where are corals found? How do corals reproduce? Why are coral reefs important? What are the major threats to corals? - Climate change - Pollution - Diseases - Fishing impacts What are the other threats to corals? Protecting corals - Laws and partnerships Protecting corals - Protected places Restoring corals

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08/02/24

Author: NOAA

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