US scientists create gel that attracts coral babies in drive to restore reefs

US scientists create gel that attracts coral babies in drive to restore reefs

More studies are needed to prove that the gel can work with other corals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Larvae-attracting gel could help repopulate decimated coral reefs

If you're hoping that reef-restoring coral larvae will settle down in damaged reefs, you can't just sit around and wait for it to happen. You have to get out there and entice the larvae, which is exactly what a new algae-based gel is designed to do.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: UC San Diego, Scripps Research Institute, Coral, Algae, Hydrogels