Local scientists are using an innovative new technique to preserve coral reefs, and, in so doing, the worldCoral cultivation programme on Samae San island. In the next 30 years, 90% of the world's coral reefs are predicted to be in a decayed condition. "Before coral sperm are frozen, scientists conduct a procedure called sperm pre-culture, whereby the conditions of sperm are adjusted. Then the sperm cells are dehydrated, then coated with cryoprotectant [chemicals that prevent cellular freezing damage] before being vitrificated and encapsulated," explained Suchana. As a family planner, we see this as one of the ultimate solutions to save coral reefs from further extinction."

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2019 00:00 UTC