The Coral Restoration Consortium’s Field-Based Propagation Working Group and expert coral restoration practitioners from around the world joined us for an introduction to restoration methods for a variety of non-branching coral species. Panelists provided a brief overview of their experience conducting restoration with non-branching corals, including information on rearing, propagating, and outplanting techniques. Presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session, featuring:
- Dr. Phanor H Montoya-Maya - Director, Corales de Paz; Research Associate, CEMARIN
- Andrew Taylor - Director, Blue Corner Marine Research
- Sam Burrell - Senior Reef Restoration Associate, Coral Restoration Foundation
- Dr. Shai Shafir - Senior Lecturer, Oranim College of Education
Read the panelists' answers to additional questions asked during the webinar here.
Resources to Explore
- Paper - Reef fishes recruited at midwater coral nurseries consume biofouling and reduce cleaning time in Seychelles, Indian Ocean
- Webinar- Photomosaics as a Tool for Monitoring Coral Restoration Success
- White paper - Coral Restoration Foundation Photomosaic Manual
- Webinar- Building Restoration Programs to Withstand Hurricanes: Lessons Learned from Irma and Maria
- Paper- Improved sustainable maintenance for mid-water coral nursery by the application of an anti-fouling agent
