Queensland Holidays - Marine Life Seasonal Calendar - Coral Spawning
Coral Spawning
On the Great Barrier Reef, many coral species reproduce once each year in the annual mass spawning that takes place in spring or early summer. In this event, many corals release eggs and sperm into the water on a few nights of each year, linked to the phases of the moon.
The most common timing is 3-5 days after the full-moon in late spring/early summer (October/November).
When: October/November
Where: Great Barrier Reef