Coral ‘broodstock’ is the term we use to describe the adult coral colonies that spawn every year in the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim). Their arrival is a very exciting time here at AIMS 🪸🎉
They are only booked in for a temporary stay, however, living wild for most of the year on the Great Barrier Reef. So how do they get here?
🎥 We caught up with AIMS senior research scientist Dr Carly Randall on the day the first coral colonies arrived in the SeaSim for 2026. She explains the long journey from reef to research facility, and the care needed to ensure the corals are as stress-free as possible. A stressed coral is unlikely to spawn!
🔗 Learn about AIMS spawning research:
https://vist.ly/5s4xu
👀 Keep following AIMS social channels throughout spawning season for all the coral action.
📸 Chris Brunner, Luke Lythgoe
