How do corals reproduce?

How do corals reproduce?

Learn how the corals of the Great Barrier Reef reproduce.
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Scientists detect ‘pregnant’ coral using ultrasound device • Nov. 6, 2026, 12:47 PM ET (Popular Science)

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