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[ad_1] This image shows the striated cactus coral alongside a close-up of a larva. The Florida Aquarium Florida Aquarium scientists celebrate a special moment in coral reproduction. Earlier this month, they witnessed the first spawning of cactus corals in human care. A revealing video shows the action as the larvae …

[ad_1] Coral reefs are dying everywhere. As the home to the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, that’s bad news. Coral reefs protect our coasts from waves and tropical storms, while hosting a large number of marine organisms. Its decline is the result of predominantly human actions such as pollution, overfishing, …