Speaker Series: Coral Morphologic in The Coral City

Name: Speaker Series: Coral Morphologic in The Coral City
Start: 2024-12-18T18:30:00-05:00
Location: 1279 NE 79th St Cswy, Miami, FL, United States, Florida 33138

Schedule

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1279 NE 79th St Cswy, Miami, FL, United States, Florida 33138 | Miami Shores, FL

Discover the fascinating intersection of art, science, and technology with marine biologist, artist, and filmmaker Colin Foord of Coral Morphologic. In this compelling presentation, Colin will take you on a journey beneath the waves with the Coral City Camera, a groundbreaking multimedia project that live-streams the vibrant marine ecosystem thriving along the human-made shorelines of Miami.
Since its deployment in 2019, the Coral City Camera has recorded over 200 species of marine life, including fish, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, squid, and even sea birds. This hybrid art-science project showcases the remarkable biodiversity that exists just beneath Miami’s waterfront and demonstrates how human-made environments can support thriving ecosystems. By blending stunning visuals with ecological research, the project inspires civic pride and encourages the public to connect with and protect these urban reefs.
Colin will share the story behind the Coral City Camera, exploring how it has become a powerful tool for citizen science and environmental monitoring. He’ll also discuss his broader mission to bridge the gap between art and science, presenting coral ecosystems in a relatable and engaging way to foster appreciation and conservation of the world’s reefs.