Episode 2- What’s so tricky about protecting reefs‪?‬ Stand Up for Reefs

Stand Up for Reefs host, Kate Holden opens the episode on the topic of how to protect our marine environment, giving examples of successes and challenges in marine protection. There is currently a push to increase protected marine areas from 7.5% to 30% worldwide, spearheaded by the UK via the UN/Convention on Biological Diversity. This would be a massive change, but it is important for the survival of life on our planet. 

Kate then opens the conversation up to her interview with Dr. Emma Camp. The interview begins with Dr. Camp's original interest in the ocean and marine biology in her youth. They discuss the work that Dr. Camp is doing to further understand reefs, why reefs are important to everyone (pharmaceuticals, fish stocks, storm protection, the global economy, tourism, and so much more!) and how anyone, anywhere can help… you really can make a difference!

Also, enjoy brief guest commentary by Kate's dog about nine minutes into the podcast!

Dr. Camp studies how corals respond to stress, particularly looking at their response to warming ocean temperatures. 

Learn more about Dr. Emma Camp's work at https://emmafcamp.com/

Learn more about CCMI at https://reefresearch.org/

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