Mareike Huhn
@mareikehuhn.bsky.social
Marine biologist loving to work with people that are dedicated to protecting coral reefs and creating a fair environment for everyone, no matter of which origin, gender or education background.
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COSMARINDO: First Coral ID Workshop with Dr. Douglas Fenner
In January this year we kicked off our COSMARINDO program with preparatory online workshops on cpral reporduction. COSMARINDO stands for "Coral Spawning Monitoring and Awareness for Restoration Networ...
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With our @cordap.bsky.social funded COSMARINDO project we train Indonesian students in how to monitor coral reproduction. Arin during her BA thesis experiment for which she is testing the biodegradable BESE paste as binding agent for different settlement substrate types for coral planulae.
One of 6 species that spawned on day 6 after the March full moon: Cyphastrea microphthalma. A beautiful coral: look at the corallite structure. We're gradually exploring spawning times of more species to set the stage for larvae enhanced restoration. @luminocean.bsky.social @cordap.bsky.social
The first coral spawning season of the year is beginning. Yesterday a spawn slick washed ashore.... unfortunately mixed up with the usual rubbish at that beach. But this first indicator is a good sign that a lot of corals will follow on day 5 and 6 after full moon.
Memories of a very impressive tiur in January: Pulau Seram, Indonesia.
Memories of a hike to Goa Hatusaka in January. Exciting and fascinating tour.
