Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit coral farm on Grand Bahama

The video introduces the floor restoration science team, Nicholas von Abdel and Tyreke Forbes, who are working on restoration projects in the Bahamas. They demonstrate how they provide optimal conditions for coral growth, including controlling light, temperature, and flow. The team also discusses how they simulate stressors to help corals adapt to climate change. Additionally, they explain techniques for stabilizing shorelines using root systems to hold soil together.

What is one of the main advantages of the restoration team's methods compared to traditional ones?

• They require less manpower.

• They use less water.

• They are more cost-effective.

• They allow for faster growth of corals.

How do the restoration technicians optimize conditions for pearl growth?

• By planting them in natural habitats.

• By using natural sunlight and rainwater.

• By controlling lights, temperature, and water flow.

• By using chemical fertilizers.

What is the purpose of subjecting pearls to stressors in the restoration process?

• To make them more colorful.

• To increase their size.

• To harden them against future climate changes.

• To make them more valuable.

Why is the speed of climate change a concern for the restoration team?

• It increases the cost of restoration.

• It reduces the availability of resources.

• It doesn't allow enough time for natural adaptation.

• It causes more frequent storms.

What role do root systems play in environmental stability?

• They provide nutrients to the soil.

• They hold the soil and shoreline together.

• They increase the biodiversity of the area.

• They reduce water pollution.