Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have discovered that, much like bone marrow transplants in humans, transplanting cells from healthy corals could help protect vulnerable corals from the effects of rising sea temperatures in the future
Researchers in the Negev have unveiled an innovative approach to save coral reefs: transplanting stem cells from healthy corals to damaged ones, akin to bone marrow transplants in humans. This technique, developed in response to widespread coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures, holds promise for mitigating the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Recently, the Gulf of Eilat experienced its first major coral bleaching event, characterized by the loss of symbiotic algae that provide corals with nutrients and their vibrant colors. This phenomenon, often fatal to corals, has decimated reefs globally, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef.