'The Coral Reef Problem' - how little corals build enormous reef structures - has fascinated marine scientists for almost two hundred years. Tom Spencer, who has studied corals and mangroves throughout the reef seas, takes us on a journey from the voyage of The Beagle to modern insights into reef growth and loss, and discusses what the warm world future may hold for these remarkable ecosystems.
About the speaker
Tom Spencer is Emeritus Professor of Coastal Dynamics at the University of Cambridge. He has studied corals and mangroves throughout the reef seas. He is currently working on an international project on coral atoll 'habitability' in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Booking information
Advance booking for this event is required. Tickets are £5, and free for RGS-IBG members and students. Students can book free tickets by entering the code Student at checkout. Please book by midday on Thursday 19 March. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
This event has been organised by the East of England committee.
Venue information
The event will be held at Blake Studio, Norwich School, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD.
Doors open at 7.00pm and the lecture will begin at 7.30pm.
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