What is coral spawning? 🤔 Each year, when conditions are just right, Australia’s largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. In a coral's natural reproductive process, known as coral spawning, they release eggs and sperm into the water, which rise to the ocean surface, fertilise with other gametes and create coral babies. Why do we love spawning? It's an exciting and busy time for Reef researchers, tourism operators, Traditional Owners and volunteers to

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One of the most biodiverse countries on the planet is putting nature first. Brazil hosts 15-20% of the world’s animal and plant species. Its vast territory spans six biomes, from tropical #rainforest to savanna - and it holds 10% of the world’s freshwater. From these foundations, #Brazil can emerge as the world’s first nature superpower, says Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Co-founder of the @InstitutoIgarape. Unlike climate finance, which has advanced rapidly, #nature finance faces greater challenges.