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<p>Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become your favorite cnidariologist.</p> <p>Catch up with Dr. Shayle Matsuda’s work at the <a href="https://www.sheddaquarium.org/about-shedd/leadership/research-experts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shedd Aquarium’s Center for Conservation and Research</a></p> <p>Shayle's blog post about <a href="https://thehydro.us/blog-3060/2018/7/11/coral-spawning-a-race-against-time" rel="noopener noreferrer">coral spawning</a></p> <p>Donations went to <a href="https://paepaeoheeia.org/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">paepaeoheeia.org</a> and <a href="http://pointfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">pointfoundation.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cnidariology" rel="noopener noreferrer">More episode sources and links</a></p> <p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pridemonth" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pride Month: Guests to Know and Love</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/oceanology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oceanology (OCEANS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zoohoplology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/breadfruit" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIELD TRIP: A Hawaiian Breadfruit Rev'ULUtion</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/climatefervorology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Climate Fervorology (ECO-ADVOCACY WITHOUT IT BEING A BUMMER</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/conservation-technology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conservation Technology (EARTH SAVING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/criticalecology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/macrophycology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Macrophycology (SEAWEED)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/biomineralogy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Biomineralogy (SHELLS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/nudibranchology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/echinology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Echinology (SEA URCHINS & SAND DOLLARS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medusology (JELLYFISH)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cheloniology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheloniology (SEA TURTLES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/selachimorphology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Selachimorphology (SHARKS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teuthology (SQUIDS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/carcinology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carcinology (CRABS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ichthyology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ichthyology (FISHES)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic" rel="noopener noreferrer">400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic</a></p> <p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p> <p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras" rel="noopener noreferrer">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p> <p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p> <p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a></p> <p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></p> <p>Editing by <a href="http://instagram.com/Jarrett_Sleeper" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jarrett Sleeper</a> of <a href="http://www.mindjammedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MindJam Media</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenRayMorris" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steven Ray Morris</a>, Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jake Chaffee</a></p> <p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p> <p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p> <p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p> <p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kelly R. 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