Coral reefs around the world are facing a dangerous decline, but there is still hope! This behind-the-scenes video highlights some of the novel technologies and approaches WHOI researchers are developing to detect and diagnose at-risk corals before any visible signs of damage when there is still time to intervene. [Total runtime = 9:30]
The complexities of these dynamic coral reef ecosystems require solutions that are rooted in collaboration across disciplines. Researchers highlighted in this film include:
- Amy Apprill – Microbial Ecologist
- Aran Mooney – Sensory Biologist
- Colleen Hansel – Marine Chemist
- Yogi Girdhar – Underwater Roboticist
Read more about WHOI’s Reef Solutions Initiative
Production Team
- Produced, Directed, Shot, and Edited by Craig LaPlante
- Underwater Videography provided by Dan Mele
- Additional video provided by Danny Hentz
- Graphic Design by Riley Orlando
- Production assistance was provided by Veronique LaCapra Ken Kostel Jayne Doucette
