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2025 Ep 10 - The Science of Corals: Dr. James Gilmour on Climate, Reefs, and Recovery

Kurt Krispyn Episode 10

In this episode, Kurt is joined by Dr. James Gilmour from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to dive deep into the world of coral reefs—from what they are and how they function, to the mounting pressures they face from climate change. With over two decades of experience researching reefs like Scott Reef, Dr. Gilmour breaks down the science behind coral bleaching, ocean acidification, and what the future holds. This is a compelling, sobering, and hopeful conversation for anyone who cares about the ocean and our planet’s future. 

This episode was recorded in 2019, all information is relevant and extremely interesting.