Exploration in Motion: Fresh Display Unveiled at Birch Aquarium
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The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Oceanography has unveiled a new exhibit, Research in Action: 100 Island Challenge, in the Hall of Fishes. This innovative display is a bold step towards advancing the mission of understanding and protecting coral reefs in a rapidly changing planet.
The exhibit aims to enhance scientific understanding of coral reef ecosystems across diverse island environments. It serves as an experimental reef for Scripps Oceanography scientists, who will use the new space to develop coral research techniques and test equipment and ideas.
Many of the home-grown corals from the Coral Propagation Program are on display, along with approximately 500 Indo-Pacific Ocean coral community fish. The exhibit was designed with sustainability in mind, featuring both artificial and nursery-grown corals.
The 100 Island Challenge is intended to assist scientists in collecting coral reef data from 100 tropical islands around the world. Information collected from this project will inform conservation efforts to protect reefs globally.
Marine biologist Stuart Sandin's lab will use the new exhibit to test equipment and field techniques for studying coral reef ecosystems. Guests can meet scientists and see prototype digital cameras and underwater robotic equipment at the exhibit.
The exhibit is a working laboratory for Scripps Oceanography scientists to develop coral research techniques and test equipment and ideas. It is also designed to create deeper connections between visitors and the habitats that exist in the wild.
Some reefs have been significantly impacted by climate change, ocean acidification, and human activities, while others are rebounding and a few are even thriving. The exhibit represents a unique opportunity to observe these diverse reef ecosystems up close.
The new exhibit was made possible by an anonymous donor. It is a testament to the aquarium's commitment to advancing coral reef research and conservation.
For those interested in learning more about the specific details of the 100 Island Challenge at Birch Aquarium, official resources or direct inquiries to their research staff would be advisable, as the currently available documents do not provide detailed descriptions of the challenge itself.
[1] For more information on similar projects, see Coral Restoration Foundation.
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