Science Under the Stars: Amazing adaptations under the sea

Coral reefs are declining around the world, and humans are rushing to restore them. Kristina Black, Ph.D. candidate in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, will present “Amazing adaptations under the sea: Nature’s genetic toolbox for coral reef restoration.” She will share her research on coral reef conservation, dive into the major strategies used by coral restoration practitioners and cover true stories from the Caribbean. Attendees will also learn about cutting-edge genetic approaches to help corals adapt to their changing environment.

Schedule:

• 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory
• 7:15 pm-7:45 pm: Guided tour of the field lab, offering you a unique glimpse into the ongoing field research (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
• 8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!
• 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker

The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory.

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas run by UT graduate students. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Find schedules and links for each event on the SUtS blog, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube channel and Facebook page, or sign up on their listserve to get event notifications.