The Horse 2023

Check out what the secrets of the coral reefs are!

https://dontwastemy.energy/2023/05/23/unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-coral-reefs/

On Monday afternoon were we able to get to know the students from Dubai.
Here are some of the things we talked about:

Students:

1. Amir, 13 years old, likes basketball
2. Ameerah, 14 years old, likes painting
3. Se, 14 years old, likes drawing

Expectations:

1. Amir is Egyptian and loves corals a lot. So he feels that he has an emotional connection to the project. His goal is to raise awareness.
2. Se knew a lot of facts about the corals. She also wants to raise awareness.
3. Ameerah wants to raise awareness and have an impact on the environment.

How to reach a larger audience:
- Amir wants to get an interview with a NYU professor and eventually publish it in the NYU newsletter of Dubai
- The other two girls want to start a social media account and post coral reef content.

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in coral reef research, and what do you find most fascinating about these ecosystems?

2. Can you explain the process of coral bleaching, and what are some of the most significant factors that contribute to bleaching events?

3. What are some of the most effective conservation strategies for protecting coral reefs, and how can individuals get involved in these efforts?

4. How do you see the future of coral reefs, given the current state of environmental degradation and climate change? Are there reasons to be optimistic, or is it a bleak outlook?

5. What are some of the biggest misconceptions that people have about coral reefs, and how can we better educate the public about the importance of these ecosystems?

6. Can you discuss some of the innovative technologies or methods that are being developed to study and protect coral reefs?

7. How do you balance the need for scientific research and conservation efforts with the economic interests of industries that rely on coral reef ecosystems, such as tourism and fishing?

8. What advice would you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a career in coral reef research or conservation?

9. What are some of the key indicators that scientists use to assess the health of coral reef ecosystems, and how do you measure them?

10. What are some of the biggest challenges facing coral reef conservation efforts, and how can we overcome them?

11. How have coral reefs changed over the course of your career, and what are some of the most significant changes that you've observed?

12. Can you discuss some of the most interesting or surprising discoveries that you've made in your research on coral reefs?

13. What are some of the ethical considerations that researchers and conservationists need to keep in mind when working with coral reefs and the communities that rely on them?

14. How do you collaborate with other scientists, policymakers, and community members to achieve conservation goals for coral reefs?

15. What role do you see technology playing in the future of coral reef research and conservation, and what new technologies are you most excited about?

16. Can you discuss any recent or ongoing research projects that you're working on related to coral reefs, and what are some of the key questions that you hope to answer through this research?

17. How do different coral species respond to environmental stressors such as temperature changes or pollution, and are there certain species that are more resilient than others?

18. How can traditional ecological knowledge and local communities be incorporated into coral reef conservation efforts, and what are some examples of successful community-based conservation initiatives?

19. How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has affected coral reef ecosystems, and what are some of the long-term implications of this disruption?

20. How can coral reef conservation efforts be integrated with broader efforts to address climate change and other global environmental challenges?

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in coral reef and marine biology research?
2. Can you explain the importance of coral reefs to the ocean ecosystem and to human society?
3. How have coral reefs been impacted by human activities, such as climate change and overfishing?
4. What are some of the most pressing threats facing coral reefs today?
5. Can you discuss any recent research or findings related to coral reefs and their impact?
6. In your opinion, what can individuals and communities do to help protect and preserve coral reefs?
7. What do you see as the future of coral reef conservation efforts, and what role do you think science will play in that future?
8. What message would you like to share with the public about the importance of coral reef conservation?
9. What methods do researchers use to study coral reefs, and what are some of the challenges associated with studying these ecosystems?
10. Can you talk about any success stories or positive developments in coral reef conservation efforts?
11. How can we balance the needs of human communities (e.g. fishing, tourism) with the need to protect and conserve coral reefs?

Zusammen mit dem Team von Green Roofs (Celine, Daniel, Leon) haben wir ein Brainstorming durchgeführt. Wir haben mögliche Medien Kanäle gesucht, welche wir anfragen können, ob sie einen Kurzbericht über unser Projekt veröffentlichen.

The media that my coral reefs team will use are the following:

1. social media: instagram
2. Image-based media: visual content such as photographs, graphics, and illustrations

We have to choose the media type that best aligns with our project. We also have to consider the preferences of our target audience to ensure that our project resonates with them.

Status:

We got in contact with Sivani Kerala, a student from India and asked if she knew someone she can interview regarding our project. She is currently looking for someone and collecting some questions. We have trouble facetiming her because of our different schedules. 

We also contacted the diver from Indonesia. We tried calling him but had problems with the internet connection. As to why we then texted him the questions and are hoping for a response. 

Next Steps:

• Get in contact with our Dubai collaborations
• Write to our diver to get some answers
• Contact Sivani to see if she made some process

This post was published by Edmond, Yannick and Mia together.

We want to spread awareness and give tips on how we can protect the coral reefs.

Our goal is to make sure more people are aware of it and will also spread the word to others.

#coralreef #passion #live #breathe #nature #savecorals #wearestrong 

What is our vision and imagination for our project regarding the protection of coral reefs?

We want to spread awareness and give tips on how we can protect the coral reefs.

The world's coral reefs are suffering from the devastating impacts of pollution, climate change, tourism, overfishing and other threats. Approximately 500 million people worldwide depend on reefs for food. Coral reefs cover just 0.2% of the world's seafloor but are home to a quarter of all marine life. Two thirds of the Great Barrier Reef is already bleached.

We will talk about various ways to protect the coral reefs in our project and hopefully be able to publish that article. We will also write about the way we endanger corals and how it affects us. Our goal is to make sure more people are aware of it and will also spread the word to others. In order to make a difference we have to start somewhere and hope that it will reach a big amount of people.

Yannick, Edi and Mia

Coral reefs are important ecosystems that support a diversity of marine life, but they are facing significant threats, such as:

1. Climate change: Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching and death.
2. Ocean acidification: CO2 emissions lower the pH of seawater, making it more acidic and hostile to coral growth.
3. Overfishing: Removing predatory fish can cause a shift in the balance of reef ecosystems and harm coral.
4. Pollution: Runoff from agriculture and sewage can increase nutrients in the water and promote the growth of harmful algae that can smother coral.
5. Destruction from human activity: Destructive fishing practices (e.g. dynamite fishing), anchors from boats, and coastal development can physically damage coral reefs.

To protect coral reefs, the following actions can be taken:

1. Reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change.
2. Implement marine protected areas and fishing regulations.
3. Reduce and treat coastal pollution.
4. Promote sustainable tourism practices.
5. Raise public awareness about the value and vulnerability of coral reefs.

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