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Curing Coral

A Marine Biologist's Guide to Coral Reefs and How They Help Us Combat Climate Change (How to Preserve Coral Reefs)
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Explore the vibrant underwater ecosystems that depend on coral reefs and learn the science behind restoring their health. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives among coral, the complex relationships within coral reef ecosystems, and the techniques scientists use, such as micro fragging and outplanting, to... Read More
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Explore the vibrant underwater ecosystems that depend on coral reefs and learn the science behind restoring their health. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives among coral, the complex relationships within coral reef ecosystems, and the techniques scientists use, such as micro fragging and outplanting, to rejuvenate reefs.

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Explore the vibrant underwater ecosystems that depend on coral reefs and learn the science behind restoring their health. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives among coral, the complex relationships within coral reef ecosystems, and the techniques scientists use, such as micro fragging and outplanting, to rejuvenate reefs.

Follow engaging stories of real-life conservation efforts, from Belize's coral reefs to the Florida Keys. Travel alongside Summer Collins as she navigates challenges, celebrates conservation victories, and inspires communities to participate actively in protecting and revitalising coral reefs.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Insight into threats like coral bleaching and climate change
  • Step-by-step processes for planting coral reefs
  • Inspirational stories showcasing youth leadership in marine biology

If you're passionate about marine biology, eager to participate in ocean conservation, or simply fascinated by marine life, Curing Coral shows you how you can help protect our planet's coral reefs.

Dive in and become a coral reef hero!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684818181

Publisher: Mango Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Mango Media

Illustration: BW illos; coral graphics for each chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 198

About the Author

Summer Collins is a coral biologist working and living in the Florida Keys. She began working and studying coral after research analysing percent bleaching rates of reefs in Belize during a study abroad in college. Since then, she has published a paper in Frontiers regarding antiseptic treatments on corals in a restoration setting, worked in a scientific nonprofit laboratory focused on coral reef restoration in the Florida Keys, and participated in the summer 2023 coral bleaching rescue efforts. She has mentored over forty-five students in pursuit of their marine science careers. She now runs a science communications Instagram page to continue to inspire, assist, and educate on a variety of marine science topics. She resides in Big Pine Key, Florida.

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