Optimizing seawater temperature conditions to increase the productivity of ex situ coral nurseries.

ABSTRACT: Large scale ex situ propagation of coral colonies for reef restoration is a relatively new and developing field. One of the many advantages of utilizing ex situ coral nurseries is the ability to optimize water quality conditions for coral health and survival. Slight alterations in environmental parameters (light, pH, temperature etc.) can affect the health and grow-out time of cultured coral, ultimately influencing production rates. However, corals are also subjected to pests associated with culture facilities such as ciliates, cyanobacterial blooms, and infectious diseases. Therefore, adjusting environmental parameters to optimize coral growth for a shorter ex situ residency time will lead to greater survival and faster restoration. Studies indicate that some coral sp

SUBMITTER: Merck DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8917797 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature