HOW WE WORK
From science to solutions
The Schiller Center draws on decades of coral reef research at WHOI and its expertise in science, engineering, and field operations to advance innovative approaches that support healthy coral reef ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.
Advanced reef health monitoring
Combining expertise across ocean science and engineering to develop the technologies to detect, predict, and monitor reef health.
Innovative interventions
Designing and testing innovative reef ecosystem intervention approaches to support coral resilience, restoration, and recovery.
Training the next generation
Recruiting and training the next generation of coral reef solutions-based scientists and engineers to be innovation leaders.
Communications & engagement
Translating peer-reviewed reef science for communities, conservation leaders, educators, policymakers, and the public.
CENTER PRIORITIES
Built to accelerate discovery and solutions
The Schiller Center is anchored by scientific leadership and programs that advance innovative research, emerging talent, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the translation of science into real-world impact.
Leadership
Endowed Chairs
Providing long-term scientific leadership through endowed Director and Deputy Director positions that guide the Center's research strategy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global impact.
Innovation
Research Engine
Supporting bold, high-risk research and innovative ideas that advance reef science, engineering, and solutions.
Collaboration
Research Accelerator
Providing flexible resources to unlock external funding and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges in reef solutions science and engineering.
Talent
Next Generation Fellowships
Supporting exceptional early-career scientists pursuing independent coral reef research and developing the next generation of reef science leaders.
Public engagement
Outreach and Communications
Supporting communication, education, outreach, and science translation to expand the reach and impact of WHOI's coral reef research.
There is no single solution to the coral reef crisis, but interdisciplinary science is opening new possibilities for understanding, protecting, and restoring reef ecosystems.