Scientists discover pillar corals spawning off Key Largo

Published On: Aug 08 2012 06:27:40 PM EDT. http://www.local10.com/

KEY LARGO, Fla. –

For the first time ever, scientists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have documented male and female pillar corals spawning.

Saturday, researchers diving off Key Largo witnessed male pillar coral colonies releasing clouds of milky sperm, followed by females a few minutes later discharging eggs.