Coral Reef Regeneration

Corals have been used for regenerative medicine of mammalian bone repair, but there exists an opportunity to explore the alternative: the use of regenerative medicine principles for coral repair. Coral reefs are an essential component of a healthy marine ecosystem and climate change has devastated reefs, with over 60% decline to present date. We plan to develop biomaterials using regenerative medicine techniques for repair and regeneration of coral reefs.

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Dr. Dewey's Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series talk (Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 2026): Maritime Distinguished Speakers Series Presents: "How our Skeletons Can Save Our Reefs" | Videos & Movies on Vimeo