Coral bank remedies loss of reefs

ReefLady · 11-18-2003, 10:14 AM

Coral bank remedies loss of reefs

Project source for research, future

By KEVIN LOLLAR, klollar@news-press.com
Published by news-press.com on November 17, 2003

"SUMMERLAND KEY — Scuba divers, snorkelers, fishermen and marine scientists around the world should take interest in the Keys’ newest bank.

No, it’s not a member of the FDIC that provides loans, mortgages and investment services; it doesn’t even have an ATM.

This is a coral genetics bank, recently established at Mote Marine Laboratory’s tropical research center, where staff biologist Dave Lackland grows stony corals — coral species that build reefs.

“A lot of researchers look at the problems with coral; I’m leaving that to other folks,” Lackland said. “My goal is to create a genetics bank for the future, to hold corals and let them grow and thrive for other researchers, for experiments, for stock enhancement, whatever is needed to replenish these animals.”

Coral reefs worldwide are in terrible shape. Corals are being killed by boat groundings, divers, diseases, algal blooms, sponges that engulf whole coral heads, even global warming. "

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wooddood · 11-23-2003, 11:13 AM

very good artical teri,he should join rs,maybe you could get him to be a speaker or do a question & answer forum on here.just a thought, hes one of us.

11-18-2003, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,029 View Gallery Karma Komment	Coral bank remedies loss of reefs Coral bank remedies loss of reefs Project source for research, future By KEVIN LOLLAR, klollar@news-press.com Published by news-press.com on November 17, 2003 "SUMMERLAND KEY — Scuba divers, snorkelers, fishermen and marine scientists around the world should take interest in the Keys’ newest bank. No, it’s not a member of the FDIC that provides loans, mortgages and investment services; it doesn’t even have an ATM. This is a coral genetics bank, recently established at Mote Marine Laboratory’s tropical research center, where staff biologist Dave Lackland grows stony corals — coral species that build reefs. “A lot of researchers look at the problems with coral; I’m leaving that to other folks,” Lackland said. “My goal is to create a genetics bank for the future, to hold corals and let them grow and thrive for other researchers, for experiments, for stock enhancement, whatever is needed to replenish these animals.” Coral reefs worldwide are in terrible shape. Corals are being killed by boat groundings, divers, diseases, algal blooms, sponges that engulf whole coral heads, even global warming. " Read full article here

11-23-2003, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	very good artical teri,he should join rs,maybe you could get him to be a speaker or do a question & answer forum on here.just a thought, hes one of us. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

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