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Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire

By Kassandra Sevila, Florida State University My name is Kassandra Sevila, and I am a sophomore at Florida State University double majoring in psychology and environmental science. This summer, I will be conducting an independent research project studying patterns of juvenile corals in the Caribbean to assess coral reef recovery potential. My research site isContinue reading “Diving for Data: My Coral Reef Research in Bonaire”

Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research

By Sofia Lara, Florida State University Since my last blog post, I’ve officially traveled to Bonaire and begun the fieldwork component of my IDEA Grant research. I’ve completed two dives so far, each one bringing me closer to understanding both the coral reef ecosystem I’m studying and myself as a growing scientist. Being in theContinue reading “Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research”