Shona Moore
@shona_c_moore
MSci Marine Biology | Coral Biologist for Reefscapers, Maldives | Researching coral spawning and propagation
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30-04-2020 08:39:21
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Congratulations to Rianna, Jessica, Shona, Carolina, Chris and Helen, a fantastic bunch of 2020 graduates, from their proud supervisors Coral Reef Lab OceanEarthUniSoton University of Southampton. All the best for your future careers!
AIMS' #COTS researchers Jason Doyle and Sven Uthicke have developed a sensitive lateral flow assay (or dipstick, like a pregnancy test kit) to detect eDNA from corallivorous crown-of-thorns starfish. ➡️doi.org/10.1002/edn3.1… Supported by National Geographic Society and IanPotterFoundation
A startling info graphic from United Nations - even our ‘best case’ scenario regarding climate change and the impact on our coral reefs is dire and we are unlikely to limit warming to 1.5•C so things will be much much worse - are you ready to say good bye to 30% of all marine life?
Solving Darwin's paradox: Reef-building corals farm and feed on their photosynthetic symbionts. Paper out in nature by Coral Reef Lab Nick Graham Casey Benkwitt Or Ben-Zvi Gal Eyal The Loya Coral Lab Shona Moore OceanEarthUniSoton University of Southampton nature.com/articles/s4158…
Corals are eating their symbionts to acquire nutrients - video digest of @nature paper nature.com/articles/s4158… by University of Southampton News & Coral Reef Lab OceanEarthUniSoton University of Southampton Nick Graham Casey Benkwitt Or Ben-Zvi Gal Eyal Shona Moore The Loya Coral Lab youtube.com/watch?v=DsQO_1…