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Investigating coral reefs for signs of climate change

UA Geosciences professor Diane Thompson talks with us about what coral reefs can tell us about changes in our climate.

Coral Reef A coral reef in Batangas, Philippines.
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Investigating coral reefs for signs of climate change

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Episode 406: University of Arizona Geosciences professor Diane Thompson

Researchers are looking at chemistry in sea water that affects coral reefs. University of Arizona Geosciences professor Diane Thompson talks about how events recorded in corals can help investigate climate change.

Diane Thompson spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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