From Carbondale to Coral Reefs: Bold Science, Big Impact

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What do coral reefs, the Heartland and a student at Southern Illinois Univ. have in common? A groundbreaking journey to save our oceans. Dive deep with Ashlynn Shea, a zoology senior and coral conservation advocate, whose work in a landlocked lab is transforming the future of marine biology.

From studying coral microbiomes to dreaming of heat-resistant reefs, Ashlynn is tackling climate change one flow rate at a time. Learn how the Saluki Coral Farm is redefining aquaculture and why coral reefs—the "canaries of the ocean"—are essential for life on Earth.

Get ready to explore the depths of innovation making waves of change far from the shore." 🌊

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1. From Carbondale to Coral Reefs: Bold Science, Big Impact (00:00:00)

2. Coral Reef Conservation and Research (00:00:06)

3. Exploring Ocean Diving and Coral Conservation (00:16:08)

4. Pursuing Dreams in Marine Science (00:21:46)

5. Inspiring Stories of Environmental Dedication (00:33:14)