Curing Coral How Understanding Our Coral Reefs Can Help Us Combat Climate Change

About this book

Explore the vibrant underwater ecosystems that depend on coral reefs and learn the science behind restoring their health. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives among coral, the complex relationships within coral reef ecosystems, and the techniques scientists use, such as micro fragging and outplanting, to rejuvenate reefs. Follow engaging stories of real-life conservation efforts, from Belize's coral reefs to the Florida Keys. Travel alongside Summer Collins as she navigates challenges, celebrates conservation victories, and inspires communities to participate actively in protecting and revitalising coral reefs.

Inside, you'll find insights into threats like coral bleaching and climate change, step-by-step processes for planting coral reefs, and inspirational stories showcasing youth leadership in marine biology. If you're passionate about marine biology, eager to participate in ocean conservation, or simply fascinated by marine life, this book shows you how you can help protect our planet's coral reefs.

Contents

Introduction: What is it like being a marine biologist?
Chapter 1. Coral Reefs: The Breakdown
Chapter 2. Belize
Chapter 3. Guidance
Chapter 4. Turtle Talk
Chapter 5. Just Say Yes
Chapter 6. Attack on All Sides
Chapter 7. Multifaceted Problems Equals Technically Advanced Answers
Chapter 8. The Coral Restoration Program
Chapter 9. Intern Turned Mentor
Chapter 10. Living Rocks and Their Population Problem
Chapter 11. Baptism by Fire
Chapter 12. Coral World
Chapter 13. Hell Week
Chapter 14. Here's to Hope
Chapter 15. Caring About Coral

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Biography

Summer Collins is a coral biologist working and living in the Florida Keys. She began working and studying coral after research analyzing the percentage of bleaching rates of reefs in Belize during a study abroad in college. Since then, she has published a paper in Frontiers regarding antiseptic treatments on corals in a restoration setting, worked in a scientific nonprofit laboratory focused on coral reef restoration in the Florida Keys, and participated in the summer 2023 coral bleaching rescue efforts. She has mentored over forty-five students in pursuit of their marine science careers. She now runs a science communications Instagram page to continue to inspire, assist, and educate on a variety of marine science topics. She resides in Big Pine Key, Florida.