Coral Gardening in Fiji

Dedicated coral gardeners are doing their part to restore the declining reefs in Fiji. Watch as these men and women propagate ...

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Coral Gardening in Fiji" by Blossom Flower Delivery

🧪 Biologists in Fiji are working with fishermen to replant coral reefs and bring fish populations back.

🌊 Coral seedlings in the nursery are taken from struggling wild corals.

🔍 Coral gardeners monitor the reef and uproot crowded corals to create more space for growth.

🌱 Each coral head is broken down into fingers and tied onto concrete discs to promote vigorous growth.

🌿 Within six months, the replanted corals are branching out and ready for harvesting in a year or two.

⏰ Replicated coral gardening could help restore reefs in the Pacific and promote conservation among local fishermen.

🐠 Reefs that were replanted a year ago are already starting to bloom, offering hope for coastal fisheries and local livelihoods.

00:02 In Fiji, biologists are working with fishermen to bring back the fish by replanting the reefs in a coral nursery.

00:12 Coral gardeners monitor the reef and uproot corals that need help, creating more space for some and giving the uprooted ones a fresh start.

01:13 The coral gardeners choose the right spot for planting based on sunlight, nutrients, and temperature.

02:17 After a year or two, the planted corals are ready for harvesting and can be multiplied into 50 or more.

02:47 Coral gardening could help restore reefs throughout the Pacific and sow the seeds of conservation in local fishermen.

03:10 Reefs that were replanted a year ago are already starting to bloom, and in a few more years, the area should be full of fish.

They are working with fishermen to bring the fish back by replanting the reefs.

The coral gardeners monitor the reef looking for corals that need a helping hand.

Many corals end up clustered together and crowded out, which eventually leads to their death. The gardeners uproot them to create more space.

The coral gardeners choose a spot with sunlight, plenty of nutrients, and the right temperature for the coral to thrive.

Within six months, the corals start branching out.

The harvested coral heads are broken down and some are replanted on fresh disks, while others are returned to the reef.

Replicated coral gardening could help restore reefs throughout the Pacific and sow the seeds of conservation in the local fishermen.