Coral Conservation Breakthrough in Florida Keys | Tampa News

Scientists in the Florida Keys just pulled off a historic coral rescue: they collected over 61,000 Elkhorn coral larvae to create 101 new genetic crosses—critical since the species is now functionally extinct in the wild. After 12 nights at sea, teams from The Florida Aquarium, Mote Marine Lab, The Reef Institute, and the University of Miami teamed up to breed and raise these corals for eventual reef restoration. With fewer than 25 wild colonies left, every genetic combo matters. This isn’t just about saving a pretty reef—it’s about protecting entire ecosystems, coastal communities, and marine life for generations to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a12bd5839e34a7d6