Duration:2023 until now Updated:2024/07/12
Building on the preliminary coral research on Delta's Micro CT technology, our goal is to partner with a molecular biology lab to jointly develop application software for calculating coral's bone mineral density. This collaborative effort aims to establish the world's first comprehensive database of coral calcium carbonate skeletons.
As Micro-CT can directly scan live corals without destruction, it provides valuable sample data without sacrificing the coral's vitality. Traditional coral species identification processes will be expedited by leveraging skeletal information from Micro-CT, resulting in more precise identification. After the coral bone database is established, it also helps to collect data for endangered or near-threatened coral species, accelerating coral conservation efforts.
To support the coral restoration project, we have recruited corporate employees of Delta Electronics with diver certification since 2020.
Effective coral restoration relies on the increase of algae-eating fishes, which play a vital role in maintaining the health of coral communities.
Since 2023, Delta has started our devotion to coral sexual reproduction and contributes to the research of heat-tolerant coral species cultivation.