Regenerating Florida's Coral Reef
In Regenerating Florida's Coral Reef, biologists find new ways to regenerate Florida’s fragile coral reef. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
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Q: What makes Florida such a popular tourist destination?
A: The warm and sunny year-round climate makes Florida a popular destination for beach enthusiasts.
Q: What are some of the factors threatening the reef?
A: Increased numbers of tourists strain the reef’s delicate habitat. Stronger and more frequent storms break off parts of coral without allowing a chance for it to recover. Warming ocean temperatures also affect the health of the reef.
Q: Explain the new strategy scientists are using to regrow coral.
A: They are regrowing coral in a nursery setting, where the coral gets get plenty of food and sunlight. Then they are planted into already existing parts of the reef.
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