Scientists Say Light Pollution Could Interfere with Coral Spawning

Scientists say divers' headlamps could interfere with late-night coral spawning off Taiwan's southern tip.

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00:00 As coral spawning season starts off southern Taiwan, scientists are warning that divers

00:05 going to see the spectacle could disrupt the annual event.

00:09 "There are studies showing that artificial lighting at night will affect coral's normal

00:16 activity, including the light on the shore and the amount of diving equipment at night."

00:26 Scientists have also found that there are more corals off Taiwan's southern tip this

00:30 year than last year.

00:31 That's due to lower impact from typhoon weather and warm currents.