Lab Spawning Coral Shows Promise Amid Reef Decline
Despite nearly 40 years of marine park protection, Cayman's reefs continue to decline due to increasing bleaching events, disease, and ocean acidification caused by rapidly warming oceans.
The Department of Environment's Coral Conservation team has achieved notable success with lab-spawned coral, which could aid in saving Cayman reefs from the approaching tipping point and potential extinction.
- In 1997, coral cover across the islands averaged around 25%.
- Results from last year's research show reef cover around Grand Cayman now averages just 6%.
Local reefs, like many around the world, are dying.
Author's summary: Coral reefs in Cayman Islands decline despite protection.
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