Photos: Coral Spawn Seen In East End Waters

August 13, 2012

Some of the island’s powerboat racers could be seen zooming past the coral spawn as they made their way through the east end during the Around the Island race yesterday [Aug 12], as small sections of the island’s waters took on a coral/pinkish tinge as a result of coral spawning.

Coral spawn — a sign the coral reefs are reproducing — is usually pink/salmon in colour and it may be observed in large patches on different parts of the platform. The corals will generally spawn for three days, although some species may spawn for longer.

The Department of Environmental Protection previously said that the coral spawn is a natural phenomenon and not to be confused with pollution, saying “The spawn is nothing to be concerned about and is actually a good sign as the coral reefs are reproducing and the spawn will go on to form new corals around the island.”

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  1. citi zen says:

    Some was also spotted off Astwood Cove on Saturday.

  2. terry says:

    They should take some of this and put it in the drinking water of Members of Parliament.
    Irony.

  3. island girl says:

    the waters of Elbow beach were full of the coral spawn on Saturday. Did not make for a very nice swim

  4. GWG says:

    Loads off the South Shore this weekend…near the Reefs Hotel. Was quite a sight to behold!

  5. mixitup says:

    Horseshoe Bay was full of people swimming in Coral Semen yesterday lol. The tourist were perplexed thinking the waters were polluted. But I did share with them exactly what it was.

  6. curious says:

    The pond water at Barnes Corner was a rich purple colour yesterday. Is this related?

    • Bermuda cicada says:

      Nope – that pink colour is made by millions of a type of microscopic plant in the pond.

  7. Grouper says:

    Not news – been out there for more than a week

  8. Chris says:

    Great. Let’s drive powerboats throught it. Incongruous ? No hope for this natural world.

  9. Bermuda Son says:

    Greetings Bermuda,
    It’s a Really good sign That Our Reef’s are Reproducing.
    Great To see that They Will be around For Our Grandchildren and
    Great-Grandchildren!!!!
    I wonder if it’s possible to collect some and Possibly Start a Coral Nursery, as a Way Of helping To Preserve The Coral?????
    Like they do with Salmon, and Other Marine Species!!
    Just a Thought Of A Son Of Bermuda!!!
    have a Blessed & Safe Day Bermuda!!!!