Hawaii rescued rare coral after wild colonies vanished, then returned it to reef

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What happened

Marine biologists rescued rare Hawaiian coral fragments from Kaneohe Bay in 2015.

These fragments were grown into mature colonies using a land-based nursery method.

The grown corals were then returned to their natural habitat in Kaneohe Bay.

Key facts

  • Marine biologists rescued rare Hawaiian coral fragments from Kaneohe Bay in 2015.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:36:05 UTC.

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