S2 E27: Stronger Storms, Stronger Solutions: Saving Coral After Cyclones

Cyclones are part of life in the tropics, but climate change is making them stronger and more destructive. On the Great Barrier Reef, their force can pulverise thriving coral gardens into unstable rubble fields where baby corals struggle to grow. But there’s hope! In this week’s episode, we dive into an innovative solution that’s helping damaged reefs bounce back — and discover how you can play a role in bringing them back to life again!

This week's guest: Freda Nicholson, marine biologist and Program Manager for Mars Sustainable Solutions.

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