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Coral Larvae Cryobank
October 9 , 2025
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- The Philippines has set up Southeast Asia’s first coral larvae cryobank.
- It aims to help restore and protect marine biodiversity in the Coral Triangle.
- The facility will preserve coral larvae at –196°C using a process called vitrification.
- The preserved larvae can be revived for reef restoration or research, ensuring long-term protection of coral genetic diversity.
- The cryobank is part of a regional network involving the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- Coral species such as Pocillopora, Acropora, and Galaxsia are being used to develop optimal freezing protocols for broader conservation efforts.
- Scientists warn that up to 90% of live coral cover may be lost by 2050 without urgent climate action, making such cryobanks critical for marine conservation.
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