In my previous article I discussed the first of two important experiments that would advance our knowledge of coral propagation and husbandry. I started out by identifying some of the reasons why the experiment, as well as the approach to growing corals from larvae was essential towards developing techniques that would both produce corals for the aquarium trade and conserve our natural reefs.…

Last year, I wrote a two-part essay for this magazine (and spoke at several conferences) introducing the idea of growing corals from larvae. At the conclusion of my discussions I identified several experiments that needed to be performed in order to increase the success of culturing corals using this technique.…