METHODOLOGY
Transplantation of Coral Acropora loripes Fragments
Living coral fragments were transplanted in each of the holes in the hollow-block and PVC-pipe. To have an assurance that the fragments will not easily be loosen up by the wave actions, a reinforcement of the underwater marine epoxy was given.
After the coral fragments were affixed in its designated substrate, the substrates were then transported to the selected transplantation area to be emerged. Hired divers were instructed to put an extra care on the substrates while emerging to prevent the coral fragments from losing up.
After the coral fragments were affixed in its designated substrate, the substrates were then transported to the selected transplantation area to be emerged. Hired divers were instructed to put an extra care on the substrates while emerging to prevent the coral fragments from losing up.
