<div>Great Barrier Reef coral-breeding program offers 'glimmer of hope'</div>

Project, which could help restore damaged coral populations, has seen success in the PhilippinesScientists have stepped in as environmental matchmakers by breeding baby coral on the Great Barrier Reef in a move that could have worldwide significance.Coral eggs and sperm were collected from Heron Island’s reef during last November’s coral spawning to produce more than a million larvae. Related: Fears for Great Barrier Reef as deforestation surges in catchments Related: Coral bleaching badly affected reefs of Kimberley, study finds Continue reading...