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The mother of Colombian corals

Marine biologist Elvira Alvarado, known as the "mother of coral". At 70, she

Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.

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