Scientists are working hard to save the Great Barrier Reef. They are using many robotic drones and backpack-size inflatable pools. This is the largest collaboration of science, conservation and tourism in the world. First of all, coral spawn is gathered and then grown in these inflatable pools. After this, they are then distributed onto damaged parts of the reef. Scientists from various universities in Australia are working together in order to master the technique called 'coral IVF'. It is part of the Larval Restoration Project. Coral spawning usually takes place the week after the November full moon. Queensland University of Technology developed the Reefbot robotic drones. They could either be submerged or float on the surface of water, this is to distribute the coral larvae to where it’s needed. Robots could increase the coral IVF effectiveness by spreading larvae across several kilometers. Everyone needs to realize that restoration on its own is not enough to save beautiful complex reef ecosystems.
