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

[Damien Beri]

With respect to species re-introduction of Caribbean Acroporiids to the
Pacific I received some intiresting responses:

-they would not survive cooler and more turbid waters.
-they would create sterile hybrids with native Acroporiids
-they would suffer the same fate they currently are experiencing since the
pacific is subject to the same pressures

I haven’t heard anything on whether they would be predated more frequently,
suffer disease, or anyone who has actually tried raising the corals
alongside pacific corals.

I am still seeking some ideas. Thanks.

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 11:39 AM Vassil Zlatarski via Coral-List <
coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:

> Indeed, very interesting.  Nevertheless, any action requires very serious
> scientific preparation and professional responsibility.
>
> A joyful Holiday Season!
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> Vassil
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> Vassil Zlatarski
> D.Sc (Biology), Ph.D. (Geology)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Bill Raymond via Coral-List <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov>
> Date: Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 7:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [Coral-List] exotic or invasive? introduction of Caribbean
> acroporiids to the pacific
> To: <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov>, Damien Beri <beridl at g.cofc.edu>
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>  Very interesting! I hope you get some answers, and I hope you get the
> chance to find out for yourself. Bravo.
>     On Monday, December 17, 2018, 4:17:10 PM EST, Damien Beri via
> Coral-List <coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:
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>  Hello coral listers,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Warm regards,
> Damien Beri
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