Toward a New Era of Reef Solutions
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 4 April 2023
WHOI researchers propose a tech-driven coral reef conservation strategy using advanced diagnostics, autonomous tools, and a standardized reef health index to scale protection efforts globally and tackle the escalating reef crisis.
Keywords: coral reef conservation, WHOI, Reef Solutions, autonomous monitoring, reef health index.
Scientists Aboard R/V Atlantis Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 17 April 2023
WHOI-led scientists discovered ancient, pristine deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve at 400–600 meters depth using the upgraded submersible Alvin—marking a first inside the reserve and revealing high biodiversity in unexplored deep waters.
Keywords: deep-sea coral reef, Galápagos Marine Reserve, Alvin submersible, WHOI, marine biodiversity, seamount discovery.
WHOI Marine Chemist Shares Hard Won Advice for Communicating in the Face of Environmental Disasters
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 23 May 2023
Christopher Reddy’s book Science Communication in a Crisis offers expert guidance for scientists to effectively communicate during environmental disasters, drawing from real-world experiences like oil spills and the Sri Lanka shipping disaster.
Keywords: science communication, crisis response, Christopher Reddy, environmental disasters, stakeholder engagement, Deepwater Horizon, misinformation
