American scientists have reported the first successful sexual reproduction of Atlantic coral in a laboratory setting. Researchers at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa recently announced their results. They described them as a scientific breakthrough. Scientists believe the reproduction method could help save Atlantic corals in danger of disappearing completely. Corals are groups of small organisms called polyps. These polyps live within a hard skeleton made of limestone. Millions of corals grow together to form coral reefs. The reefs support many kinds of sea life. Coral reefs also support fishing activities and protect inland waterways.
Title: First Lab Reproduction of Coral Offers New Hope for Threatened Sea Life
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data-end-time='26479'>They described them as a scientific breakthrough.</span> <span data-start-time='26479' data-end-time='38271'>Scientists believe the reproduction method could help save Atlantic corals in danger of disappearing completely.</span> <span data-start-time='38271' data-end-time='44458'>Corals are groups of small organisms called polyps.</span> <span data-start-time='44458' data-end-time='50854'>These polyps live within a hard skeleton made of limestone.</span> <span data-start-time='50854' data-end-time='57125'>Millions of corals grow together to form coral reefs.</span> <span data-start-time='57125' data-end-time='62292'>The reefs support many kinds of sea life.</span> <span data-start-time='62292' data-end-time='70979'>Coral reefs also support fishing activities and protect inland waterways.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button 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