Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
The annual coral spawning event, triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reef’s magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater ‘snowstorm’ by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon.
This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness – it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale.
The annual coral spawning event, triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reef’s magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater ‘snowstorm’ by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon.
This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness – it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale.
