Climate Conversations: Coral Reefs
May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Join a discussion about how climate change is impacting our coral reefs.
Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, supporting a wide range of marine life and providing essential services to coastal communities. However, rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and extreme weather events are putting increasing pressure on these fragile systems. Around the world, coral reefs are experiencing more frequent and severe bleaching events, threatening both ecological health and local economies. In response, researchers are exploring innovative approaches to help reefs adapt and recover. Maiya May (PBS) will moderate a conversation between Andrew Baker (University of Miami) and Katie Cramer (Arizona State University) about the impacts of climate change on coral reefs and how researchers are working to preserve them for future generations.
Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action is a monthly webinar series from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that aims to convene high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to policy action on climate change.