[Coral-List] Shading corals / Preventing mass bleaching

[Alexandra Barron]

Dear List,
 
I was wondering if any one might help us by sharing their ideas or
techniques for shading corals to reduce bleaching. In 1997/98 our house
reef was essentially destroyed in the mass bleaching event driven by the
El Nino induced conditions. Our reef has 'recovered' although still not
at it's former glory. We are anticipating similar problems this year
with an extremely hot and dry six months forecast and would like to try
to negate or alleviate impacts caused by environmental conditions. We
are currently monitoring environmental conditions, including sea
temperature, air temperature, cloud cover, UV index, wind and sea state.
In addition to this we carefully manage the reef to ensure that all
other aspects of its condition remain optimal for health.
 
Has anyone tried any means of protecting or shading corals which they
would be kind enough to share with us, if it is part of ongoing research
we could perhaps collaborate on the project and assist in collecting
data. Or does anyone know of, or have any, ideas of how we might go
about this.
 
I would like to thank you for your time and your help, and look forward
to your replies,
 
Best fishes,
 
Lex
 

Alexandra Barron

Manager, Marine Lab

 

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