A team of researchers of the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, from the University of Milan-Bicocca and University of Messina, is exploring different strategies to protect and regenerate coral reefs. A valuable help could come from the bacteria that would make coral populations more resilient.
The project includes research on biodegradable biomaterials containing natural antioxidant substances extracted from plants such as turmeric, which can be used to counteract coral whitening caused by climate change.
The research takes place in the Maldives, where the team have observed the serious consequences of poor environmental sensitivity, including the presence of marine litter such as plastic and fragments of dead corals.
The job aims to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to protect and regenerate coral reefs, with a particular focus on tropical areas that are particularly affected by climate change.