Dr. Andrea Grottoli, professor in the School of Earth Sciences' latest publication was featured in Ohio State News. The following is an excerpt from the article. You can read the full article by clicking on this link.
“Coral reefs are an essential ecosystem on our planet,” said Andrea Grottoli, co-author of the study and a professor in Earth Sciences. “Coral reefs are really important for humans in that they provide protection to coastlines from erosion and storms, and they’re essential for certain services like tourism and other parts of the economy.”