Colombian Coral's Mother Revealed

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Colombian Coral's Mother Revealed
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Elvira Alvarado, known as the 'mother of Colombian corals,' is a 70-year-old marine biologist dedicated to saving endangered coral reefs in Colombia through in-vitro fertilization techniques, mentoring new scientists, and promoting resilient coral varieties amidst threats like climate change and disease.

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