Scientists are working to protect and save ocean coral through a pioneering breeding programme.

The ocean animal which roots to the sea floor, is being bred in at a University of Derby lab, more than 70 miles from the nearest coast, to reproduce on cue.

ITV News' Science Correspondent Martin Stew reports.

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