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Creating Coral: Keys Team Aims to Create Noah's Ark for One Vulnerable Coral Species

Rob Ruzicka, FWC

Corals are in trouble. Global warming and the increase of disease, over fishing – all are leading to catastrophic losses on reefs around the world – including Florida. Biologists are trying to figure out ways to help coral survive. And one project in the Keys aims at saving one species that is at special risk.You can see photos of the pillar coral project at wlrn.org