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In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change
 A diver in a wetsuit is using scientific equipment to take samples from a coral reef under clear water.

For nearly a decade researchers led by Katie Barott of the School of Arts & Sciences have studied the effects of climate change on coral reefs. Monitoring two coral species off the coast of Hawaii, they found that local adaptations in response to near-severe heat stress allowed certain populations to endure such events.

(Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown)

In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change

For nearly a decade researchers from Penn have been studying two coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change.
URMA Annual Conference 2023
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URMA Annual Conference 2023

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Resolution of Appreciation for Stephen MacCarthy

Resolution of Appreciation for Stephen MacCarthy

Few things are more powerful than a good story told well. Since arriving at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, Steve MacCarthy has been a transformative leader, spearheading a new era of storytelling and communications in support of the Penn community. A steadfast advisor across presidencies, he has also been an extraordinary colleague and friend throughout campus and beyond.