Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: Reefs From the Twilight Zone

Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems: Reefs From the Twilight Zone

Join Dr Clara Diaz on a journey into the mysterious world of mesophotic coral ecosystems and work to study them in the Indian Ocean.

By The Biological Recording Company

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About this event

Mesophotic coral ecosystems, found roughly between 30m and 150m deep in tropical and subtropical areas, still remain poorly known. They've nonetheless been seen to be diverse and unique, harbouring numerous species; but are already threatened by climate change. This presentation will dive into the mysteries these ecosystems hold, including the tools being used to study them in the Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean.

Dr Clara Diaz is a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Plymouth investigating the ecology and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems

The 1-hour event will consist of a presentation followed by a Q&A with the tutor using questions provided by the live audience. The presentation will be recorded and made available through the marineLIVE blog alongside a write-up of the Q&A and any links to further info.

This event is a one-off and will not be repeated. If you can't attend the live event, you don't need to miss out. Book a space and once we've processed the event content after the live event you will be sent a link to the content online.

The 2025 marineLIVE webinar programme is part-funded through an Outreach Grant from the British Ecological Society.

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Will this event be recorded?

Yes - we record all of the speaker presentations and make these available to anyone who was booked following the event. We also transcribe the audience Q&A segments and publish these alongside a list of relevant links on our website.

Will this event be repeated?

Yes - we record all of the speaker presentations and make these available to anyone who was booked following the event. We also transcribe the audience Q&A segments and publish these alongside a list of relevant links on our website.

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The Biological Recording Company

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