Bringing the Deep Sea to the Lab - In Silico Reefs

Join us for our next Climate Conversation to find out how the climate crisis is impacting cold-water reefs off the west coast of Scotland. We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sebastian Hennige to the Centre for the next in our series of talks on the climate crisis and the impact on the ocean. Dr Hennige is a Reader at the School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh where he examines the impact of climate change and pollutants on marine organisms and ecosystems, with particular focus on tropical and cold-water coral reefs. He will be discussing how cold-water coral reefs, like the ones off the west coast of Scotland, are at risk from climate change; and how researchers are using in silico reefs, to help predict the future of these fragile and biodiverse rich habitats. This talk will be held in the Discovery Experience Theatre and will be followed by a short Q&A. Tickets are FREE but space is limited please book to join us. This event is delivered in partnership with Sustaining North Berwick and is supported by North Berwick Trust.