The sperm and eggs of billions of offspring are fertilized by coral in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia.
Gabriel Guzman.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in an explosion of color as it recovers from coral bleaching episodes.
The sperm and eggs of billions of offspring were recorded by scientists on Tuesday night.
The event lasts for a couple of days.
The network of 2,500 reefs covering 134,000 square miles were damaged by coral bleaching caused by warm ocean temperatures. The coral was damaged.
A marine scientist is studying the spawning as part of a project to monitor the health of the reef.
It is gratifying to see the reef give birth. It's a strong demonstration that its ecological functions are intact and working after being in a recovery phase for more than 18 months.
The reef has gone through its own troubles, but it can still respond and give us hope. As we emerge from the Pandemic, I think we must all focus on the victories.
