World Coral Conservatory Project

Self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory Project are now among Europe’s largest coral reefs at Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands.

About the World Coral Conservatory Project:

• Launched in 2019 during Monaco Ocean Week, the World Coral Conservatory Project focuses on preserving a vast array of coral species.
• The project’s primary aim is to safeguard a global collection of most coral species and strains, maintained as living colonies.
• It functions as a modern-day “Noah’s Ark,” dedicated to the survival of coral ecosystems.
• The method employed involves taking coral samples from their natural settings. These samples are then cultivated and distributed among a network of both public and private aquariums.

Key objectives:

• Protecting the biodiversity of coral reefs.
• Enhancing the ability of reef organisms to tolerate stress.
• Providing valuable insights about corals and coral reefs to both the general public and policymakers.

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