Delta Environmental and Educational Foundation has joined forces with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in the United States, along with Taiwan’s National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA) and the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST), to embark on an innovative coral research and rescue collaboration.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony saw Ms. Shan-Shan Guo, Executive Director of Delta Environmental and Educational Foundation, alongside Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Mote President & CEO, Su-Fen Chen, Director-General of NMMST, and Te-Hao Chen, Vice Director of NMMBA, formalizing this crucial partnership. This collaboration signifies a significant milestone, marking Delta Foundation’s first overseas endeavor in coral restoration.
The aim is to restore ten thousand corals over three years through continued efforts in propagation and breeding, leveraging Mote’s expertise in coral restoration. Ms. Shan-Shan Guo highlighted the urgency of the situation, with global sea temperatures reaching record highs, posing a significant threat to coral survival worldwide. By enhancing coral bleaching early warning and rescue mechanisms, the collaboration aims to better prepare for future coral bleaching events.
Dr. Michael P. Crosby expressed delight in having Delta Foundation as an international partner in the coral restoration project, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing rising ocean temperatures and enhancing coral resilience. The partnership also includes knowledge exchange and volunteer exchanges between Delta’s coral restoration project and Mote Marine Laboratory, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of heat-resilient coral cultivation achievements.
This collaboration comes at a crucial time when coral reefs are facing unprecedented threats due to climate change. By pooling resources and expertise, the Delta Foundation and Mote Marine Laboratory aim to make significant strides in coral research and conservation efforts, contributing to the preservation of these vital marine ecosystems.
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