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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

‘IVF corals’ survived the marine heatwave

Scientists are pleasantly surprised after lab-grown corals were found to have survived a marine heatwave in the Caribbean.

As temperatures rose last summer, conservationists noticed that the corals – bred using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and planted on reefs by hand – appeared to be surviving the heat, while other corals bleached. This week, research confirmed their findings.

In a study involving 771 IVF corals, 90% were found to be in good health following the heatwave, compared to 25% of non-IVF corals. It’s the first scientific evidence showing IVF corals to be more resistant to heat than regular corals.

“These results provide a lot of encouragement and confirm that restoration using [IVF corals] can play an important role in orchestrating coral persistence into our warmer future,” said Dr Margaret Miller, research director at SECORE, which planted the corals. “Nonetheless, truly securing the future of coral reefs is absolutely dependent on humankind’s success in controlling global warming.”

SECORE collects coral spawn from wild corals, fertilises the eggs and sperm in the lab, then grows the young corals in enclosures before outplanting them onto reefs. It’s done this at 15 sites in the Caribbean, with more planned.

TIP OF THE DAY

Mindful Diaphragmatic Breathing

Become aware of your breathing by being mindful of how your body responds to stress and anxiety. This practice can help you recognize when you need to deliberately relax your breathing to relax and de-stress. First, get into a comfortable position either in a chair or lying down. Close your eyes. Focus on your breath, paying attention to the pace and depth of your breathing. Are you taking shallow breaths or inhaling deeply? Adjust your breathing to a steady pace and inhale deeply to center and relax.

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Handstand Split Pose (Adho mukha vrksasana)

What is Handstand Split Pose?

Handstand split pose, or adho mukha vrksasana in Sanskrit, is an advanced inversion and variation on handstand pose. Giving all the benefits of an inversion, the pose also develops balance and opens the hips.

Instructions

• Begin in handstand pose.

• Exhale and split the legs in opposite directions, allowing them to move toward the floor.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Inhale and lift the legs, bringing the feet together. Change sides.

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