Fast-growing corals (Acropora sp.) are being grown by scientists in the Caribbean Sea. Once they reach a certain size they will be planted on a reef that has been previously damaged.

Fast-growing staghorn coral fragments, Acropora sp., are being grown in hopes of replanting colonies in reef areas of the Caribbean Sea that have been damaged.

Shortboard surfer rides a wave at this fast-growing surf beach and yoga destination, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Shortboard surfer rides a wave at this fast-growing surf beach and yoga destination, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Shortboard surfer rides a wave at this fast-growing surf beach and yoga destination, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Shortboard surfer rides a wave at this fast-growing surf beach and yoga destination, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Shortboard surfer rides a wave at this fast-growing surf beach and yoga destination, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Bamboo canes, Guilin, China

Clematis Montana Elizabeth, covers a wall in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Bamboo canes, Guilin, China

City crews in Ushuaia, Argentina, prepare to pave a dirt track in an fast-growing neighborhood.