3-D Printing of Coral Reefs From Extinction- Kellee Marlow & Danielle Dixson

SUMMARY

Coral reefs or the rainforest of the seas are threatened by multiple factors. Kellee interviews Danielle Dixson, a marine scientist on the factors that are leading to their destruction and her innovative application of 3-D printing of coral scaffolding to support declining coral structures. She also shares what we can do to make a sustainable difference. 

GUEST NOTES

Danielle Dixson is a marine biologist and associate professor of the School of Marine Science and Policy, at University of Delaware. Her research and conservation work have been featured in leading media outlets including BBCNPRNational GeographicNova documentary film. She has been a contributing writer for the National Geographic, creator of the Sea Story books and speaker at the US Senate and House of Representatives. 

WHAT IS SPARK?

Spark, hosted by Kellee Marlow, on KXSF.FM in San Francisco, focuses on curated conversations with change-leaders and influencers- to inform minds, inspire ideas and ignite innovation. Basically, conversations that enable us to transcend beyond what we believe we are capable of.