Smithsonian scientist lauded for pioneering novel ‘reef health’ approach | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS) recently awarded HRI Director, Melanie McField, the 2021 Coral Reef Conservation Award. It is one of the society’s highest accolades. This award was given due to her vision and tireless efforts to develop a user-friendly way to track and measure the reef’s health, and her role in enlisting a multitude of partners to leverage this knowledge to advocate for and advance protections for the reef.

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