Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda
Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology/UH Mānoa takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become your favorite cnidariologist.
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Catch up with Dr. Shayle Matsuda’s work at the Shedd Aquarium’s Center for Conservation and Research
Shayle's blog post about coral spawning
Donations went to Paepae o He’eia and Point Foundation
Some links which may be of help:
Can you legally take coral from a beach?
Sea slugs and cancer research!
More about sea slugs and cancer!
Inclusion in scientific research
Corals and sediments — river mouths and a Darwin quote
Coral Bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
Atlantic article about Dr. Ruth Gates
“Finding Nemo” Fabulous Fish Guy consultant
Reef rash & surfer’s orders (bust ask a doctor first)
Living Coral: Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year
Sunscreen + reefs: Two scientists weigh in
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