Hope for Corals in Crisis

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