Press Releases, Publications, and Affiliates

Welcome to the official hub for all media and publications from the Reef Discovery Center. As an emerging voice in marine conservation, research, and education, we are dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the planet’s invaluable coral reefs.

Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources designed to engage everyone from passionate researchers and educators to the general public and budding ocean enthusiasts. Explore our collection of:

  • Groundbreaking Scientific Research: Stay informed about the latest discoveries, methodologies, and findings from our marine scientists and partners, who are working to understand and restore coral ecosystems.
  • Impactful Conservation Initiatives: Learn about the vital work being done to protect and restore coral reefs, including our hands-on restoration projects and community engagement programs.
  • Educational Materials for All Ages: Explore engaging content, ranging from interactive guides and lesson plans for students to accessible articles and stunning visuals for anyone curious about the ocean.
  • Press Releases and Media Kits: Access official announcements, expert contacts, and comprehensive information for journalists and media outlets covering marine science and conservation.

We believe that by sharing knowledge and inspiring connections, we can empower individuals to become stewards of our blue planet. Join us in our mission to safeguard the future of coral reefs, one publication at a time.

Reef Discovery Center Press and Publications

Press Releases

Reef Discovery Center Press and Publications

Publications

  • Pisano, 2023. Coral castles: Protecting polyps from parrotfish predation. Master’s thesis. Nova Southeastern University.https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcas_etd_all/149/
  • K.W. Dotson, K. Pisano, D.A. Renegar. Surface erosion equations for degradation analysis of several common three-dimensional shapes of plastic materials. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 32 (2024) 5606-5628. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03291-9
  • K.W. Dotson. Model for nonuniform surface erosion of rings, tubes, and straws. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces. 18 (2025) 100403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2024.100403
  • K.W. Dotson, K. Pisano, E.R. Gellman, P. Roman, J.V. Lopez. Degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) drinking straws at an ocean shoreline. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 13 (2025) 117157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.117157
  • Desplat, Y., Warner, J. F., Blake, E. J., Vijayan, N., Cuvelier, M., Blackwelder, P., & Lopez, J. V. (2023).            Morphological and transcriptional effects of crude oil and dispersant exposure on the marine sponge   Cinachyrella alloclada. Science of The Total Environment, 878, 162832.      https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162832
  • Lopez JV, Pomponi SA, Hentschel U et al. The chromosomal genome sequence of the giant barrel sponge, Xestospongia muta Schmidt 1870, and its associated microbial metagenome sequences [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. Wellcome Open Res 2025, 10:336 (https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.24173.1)
  • Lopez, JV. 2023 Assessments and Conservation of Biological Diversity from Coral Reefs to the Deep      Sea.  Academic Press. London Paperback ISBN: 9780128241127.  Dec 15, 2023.  https://tinyurl.com/mryrh32u
  •  GIGA Community of Scientists   2014. The Global Invertebrate Genome Alliance (GIGA): Developing Community Resources to Study Diverse Invertebrates. Journal of Heredity. 105:1-18. doi: 10.1093/jhered/est084. http://jhered.oxfordjournals.org/content/105/1/1.full;
  • Blaxter, M  Blaxter, M., Archibald, J. M., Childers, A. K., Coddington, J. A., Crandall, K. A., Di Palma, F.,          … & Lewin, H. A. 2022. Why sequence all eukaryotes?. Proceedings of the National Academy of     Sciences, 119(4).  https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2115636118
Reef Discovery Center Press and Publications