Spawning Hope (2020)
Overview : Coral biologists are concerned about the genetic health of many endangered coral. This short film follows a team of Smithsonian scientists as they attempt to use cryopreserved coral sperm to introduce DNA to new populations of elkhorn coral. If this technique works, it could have lasting impacts on how we are able to protect and restore endangered coral species from near extinction.
Release Date : February 27, 2020
Runtime : 10m
Genre : Documentary
Companies : Smithsonian Institution
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : ocean, coral reef, caribbean sea