[Coral-List] exotic or invasive? introduction of Caribbean acroporiids to the pacific

[Damien Beri]

Hello coral listers,

I have a question on what might happen if one was to introduce Caribbean Elkhorn and Staghorn coral back into the Pacific?

It is my understanding an ancestor of the two produced pelagic larvae, containing zooxanthellae and stored nutrients to make a rare oceanic crossing. A majority of Caribbean corals reproduce this way I believe.


I ask this hypothetical question on the basis of curiosity, and extinction prevention. Re-introduction of species will probably be a more suitable topic 50 years down the road.

Warm regards,
Damien Beri

-Masters In Marine Conservation and Policy
Stony Brook University

-Regulatory Compliance Intern
Billion Oyster Project

-Founder
Reefined Arts Coral Restoration