| Electrified reefs are catching on - a mild current, it seems, is a good way to stimulate coral growth. Vila Ombak Diving Academy says it has recently helped to install the first Bio-Rock electrified artificial reef in the Gili Islands near Lombok, Indonesia, working with Global Coral Reef Alliance and the local community. The resulting 'coral arks' are said to develop up to five times faster than normal and could prove more tolerant to water temperature changes. The academy is now offering a Coral Reef Education Programme so that visiting divers can get involved in the regeneration process. |
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