Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in a world-first trial

Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in a world-first trial

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: December 29 2022

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  • Scientists working on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have successfully tested a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae, in a bid to restore the reef threatened by climate change.
  • Cryogenically frozen coral can be stored and later reintroduced into the wild but the process requires sophisticated equipment including lasers.
  • Cryomesh is a specially fabricated mesh used as a substrate in cryopreservation. The mesh technology will help store coral larvae at -196°C (-320.8°F).
  • Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on Earth.
  • They play an important role in marine ecosystems and support habitats for flora and fauna in the ocean.
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