Australia’s coral reefs and how they have been holding up

Corals worldwide are under threat. What threatens them and how do corals deal with those threats?

Our guest, Associate Professor Tracy Ainsworth, is a marine biologist and has 15 years of experience in coral research. She looks at the factors threatening coral reefs and the importance bacteria have for corals. In addition, Tracy is the host of a successful ocean podcast called ‘The deep blue on my doorstep’ and she will tell us all about the importance of science communication in her field.

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Resources

Check out Tracy Ainsworth’s podcast ‘The deep blue on my doorstep’