Canadian researcher helps save endangered coral

[Melody]

Jason Acker, a researcher at the University of Alberta who specializes in cryopreservation, is determined to save the Elkhorn Coral from extinction. This article is full of all sorts of interesting facts along with the story of Jason's efforts.

A world leader in the preservation of human blood and stem cells through deep-freezing, he has turned his talents to helping to figure out how to successfully freeze the sperm, eggs and larvae produced by elkhorn coral so they can be cryobanked for the future.

Coral may not seem sexy to the uninitiated, but its extinction would have far-reaching implications worldwide. ~The Star

Canadian researcher helps save endangered coral (http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/539929)

[CACAdmin]

Excellent presentation of what they are trying to do. Thanks for the link. I certainly hope they are successful in their attempts to enable us to use this to preserve the corals of such a vulnerable ecosystem.