Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs

• The Philippines is establishing Southeast Asia’s first coral larvae cryobank to revive and protect threatened reefs.

• The cryobank will freeze coral larvae at -196º C, preserving genetic diversity vital for reef restoration.

• The Coral Triangle, encompassing Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste, is at risk from climate change, pollution, and overfishing.

• Over 14% of corals were lost between 2009 and 2018; without action, 70-90% may vanish by 2050.

• The preservation process uses vitrification to prevent ice crystal formation, ensuring the larvae’s survival during freezing.

• Local community engagement is necessary for successful conservation efforts, as many are unaware of the reefs’ ecological value.

• The initiative connects research institutions across the Coral Triangle for broader collaboration in reef conservation.

• Cryobanks aim to serve as living seed banks, offering hope for coral species facing extinction due to environmental threats.

Coral larvae cryobank is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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