Coral Transplantation as A Reef Restoration Method
S. Deepika*
Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (611 002), India
P. Elakkanai
Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (611 002), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Coral reefs, Coral transplantation, Restoration, Transplantation technique
Abstract
Coral reefs are the sensitive and more productive ecosystem of the ocean. Corals respond quickly to the slight changes in the environmental conditions. Current scenario of climate change and marine pollution is causing death of corals along the coastal area. To overcome these circumstances the conservation and restoration process are considered as the need of hour. This article explains in detail about the reef restoration methods for the protection of marine ecosystems.
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