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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Aquarium and partners collect coral gametes in Florida Keys for conservation

The Florida Aquarium led a 12-night collaborative effort to collect Elkhorn coral eggs and sperm in the Florida Keys. This project aims to support the survival of the endangered coral species through large-scale conservation efforts.

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Why It Matters

This project represents a significant scientific intervention to preserve populations in the Florida Keys, which are currently classified as endangered.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Aquarium conducted a 12-night coral collection project in the Florida Keys.
  • The project involved collecting eggs and sperm from Elkhorn coral.
  • The initiative is a collaborative effort involving multiple marine organizations.
  • The aquarium characterizes this as potentially one of the largest collaborative coral conservation efforts in Florida history.

Who's Mentioned

locationTavernier“Coastal area where collection occurred.”locationApollo Beach“Location of the Coral Conservation and Research Center.”organizationThe Florida Aquarium“Lead organization for the coral conservation project.”locationFlorida Keys“Location of the coral egg and sperm collection.”organizationThe Reef Institute“Recipient of coral larvae for rearing.”otherElkhorn coral“The specific endangered species targeted for conservation.”organizationMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium“Recipient of coral larvae for rearing.”organizationUniversity of Miami“Recipient of coral larvae for rearing.”