How Will Coral Reefs Survive Global Change?
APRIL 25, 2025
Dr. Jordan Casey
University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute
What is the talk about?
In the next Hot Science - Cool Talks, Professor Jordan Casey will take you on a deep dive into the colorful world of coral reefs. From the stunning diversity of reef organisms to the mysterious connections between species, learn how scientists use DNA to unravel underwater food webs and reveal the uniqueness of each creature. Discover how global climate change is threatening these vital ecosystems and what we can do to protect them. List of Cool Activities.
Talk photo taken by Jennifer Adler.
About our presenter
Dr. Jordan Casey
Dr. Jordan Casey is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute. She joined UT in 2021 after earning her Ph.D. at James Cook University and completing postdocs at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and the Centre de Recherches Insulaires et Observatoire de l’Environnement in France and French Polynesia. As a marine ecologist, Jordan studies biological interactions in marine ecosystems, using molecular tools to map food webs and assess their resilience to global change.