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flag Scientists in the Dominican Republic are fertilizing coral in labs to restore reefs damaged by climate change.

flag In the Dominican Republic, conservationists are using assisted coral fertilization to combat reef loss from climate change. flag At Fundemar’s nursery in Bayahibe, scientists collect coral eggs and sperm during spawning events, fertilize them in labs, and grow over 2.5 million embryos annually. flag These genetically diverse corals are nurtured before being transplanted to degraded reefs, offering a lifeline where natural reproduction has failed. flag With 70% of reefs having less than 5% coral cover, the method boosts resilience compared to older cloning techniques. flag Similar efforts are expanding across the Caribbean, but experts stress restoration alone cannot succeed without global action to reduce fossil fuel emissions and curb ocean warming.

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