Voices for Conservation

Voices for Conservation is a podcast series highlighting the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium community members and the conservation issues that matter to them. We focus on learning about our team members to build understanding and belonging. Voices for Conservation is hosted by the Volunteer Engagement team at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Corals around the world

March 18, 2025 • Volunteer Engagement • Season 2 • Episode 7

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, Philina talks about corals, why we care about corals, and chats with Amy H. and Mette H. about designing the Coral Up Close exhibit in Tropical Reef Aquarium.

Supplemental materials

Coral polyp up close: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_corals/media/supp_coral01a.html

Symmetry: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/symmetrydiagram.gif

Supplemental Reading

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-021-04319-8

https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-marine-122414-033857

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7176417/

https://www.coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/news/featuredstories/may20/welcome.html