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New Device Boosts Coral Feeding by Up to 50x

2/14/2025

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Ohio State University scientists have unveiled the Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array (UZELA), a groundbreaking tool designed to supercharge coral feeding by luring in zooplankton. During tests in Hawaii, this innovative device boosted feeding rates by an astonishing 10-50 times, providing a glimmer of hope for coral restoration in the face of climate change.

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Ohio State University scientists have unveiled the Underwater Zooplankton Enhancement Light Array (UZELA), a groundbreaking tool designed to supercharge coral feeding by luring in zooplankton. During tests in Hawaii, this innovative device boosted feeding rates by an astonishing 10-50 times, providing a glimmer of hope for coral restoration in the face of climate change.