New Calculations Reveal Spawning Corals Release Quintillions of Eggs
Key Takeaways
- Corals release quintillions of eggs annually.
- Spawning events are synchronized with lunar phases.
- Ocean currents aid in mixing eggs and sperm.
Recent scientific calculations indicate that spawning corals release quintillions of eggs into the ocean annually. This massive reproductive effort relies on synchronized events timed with specific lunar phases.
During these multi-day events, corals simultaneously release vast quantities of eggs and sperm. Ocean currents then mix these gametes to support fertilization and reef regeneration.
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