Diving Deep into Biodiversity: Leveraging the Latest Technology to Explore Deep Coral Reefs
Friday, April 19, 2024
8:00 PM
Powell Auditorium at the Cosmos Club
Event Description:
Join us for a captivating evening with Rich Pyle, Director of Natural Sciences & Director of EXCORE, and Senior Curator of Ichthyology at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. This lecture, sponsored by PSW Science Member Frederica Darema, delves into the unexplored depths of our planet’s coral reefs, showcasing the innovative technologies and methodologies developed by the Bishop Museum. As biodiversity underpins our survival, the race to document and preserve marine life in these vital ecosystems has never been more urgent. Discover the pioneering efforts to protect the “rainforests of the sea” and the challenges and discoveries that lie ahead in this crucial endeavor.
About the Speaker:
Richard L. Pyle, a renowned researcher and explorer, serves as the Director of Natural Sciences and Senior Curator of Ichthyology at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. With over 80 research expeditions under his belt, Dr. Pyle’s work focuses on discovering new species and documenting biodiversity in the Indo-Pacific’s coral reef ecosystems. His contributions advance our understanding of these complex environments and support global biodiversity conservation efforts.
Additional Information:
This event is free and open to the public.
