Coral reefs are the rainforests of the oceans, providing a home for a dazzling array of life. Reef-building corals are the trees that form the foundation of the ecosystem. These corals are usually colonies of many small animals called polyps, which grow a hard calcium carbonate skeleton and can live for hundreds of years.
This was a special episode to me personally because I’m an avid scuba diver and surfer. It breaks my heart whenever I see visual damage to the seas because I know the recovery process isn’t straightforward. It was a great honour to welcome Tauaro Roometua, as he speaks on behalf of the Coral Gardeners team. Join us as he shares fascinating stories and explains the importance of the work the team are doing!
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