Calm Before The Spawn: Climate Change And Coral Spawning

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Biologists have explained why corals spawn for just a few nights in some places but elsewhere string out their love life over many months. A new study shows that corals spawn when regional wind fields are light. When it is calm, the eggs and sperm have the chance to unite before they are dispersed.

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WHEN PLANNING CORAL PLACEMENT, WHAT USUALLY WINS? THE FUTURE COLONY, OR THE NEXT FRAG?

  • I leave plenty of open space for large future colonies

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I plan for growth...but occasionally squeeze coral into tight spaces

    Votes: 7 38.9%
  • I try to balance future growth with variety now

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I fit in as many frags as I reasonably can

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • One more frag always wins! Future me can solve the problem...

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • It depends on the coral and how quickly it grows

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  • I squeeze 'em in! Survival of the fittest, baby!!

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  • I’m already out of room, so apparently we know my answer...

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