Coral Reefs and the Power of Adaptation to Climate Change

Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine biologist Stuart Sandin
illuminates his work leading the 100 Island Challenge, a project
that uses high tech ecological surveys to capture snapshots of
coral reef ecosystems found in the tropical waters of the Pacific,
Caribbean, and Indian oceans. His team uses large-area imaging and
3-D visualizations to make unprecedented detailed observations of
how coral reefs are faring. While some reefs are struggling, others
have been able to adapt in response to changing climate and other
human impacts. By combining ocean observation with modern
techniques like genetic sequencing and data analysis, Stuart and
his team aim to elucidate which corals are surviving and how. By
decoding nature’s incredible capacity for adaptation, these
scientists are paving the way for using this new knowledge to aid
coral reef recovery.   Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives
on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 38458]