Ocean Expert Exchange - Using Tech to Advance Reef Science

Explore cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing reef science in this 34-minute Ocean Expert Exchange talk. Dive into the world of underwater photogrammetry, learning how Structure from Motion techniques create detailed photo mosaics and digital elevation models of coral reefs. Discover the process of color correcting underwater photos and creating site maps for change analysis. Gain insights into the impact of hurricanes on reefs and learn about direct measurement techniques. Understand the future goals of reef research and the importance of collaboration among scientists. Engage with questions about open-source software, coral conservation efforts, and the most amazing discoveries in the field. Access accompanying K-12 extension activities to further enhance understanding of advanced reef science techniques.

Introduction
Will Green
What Can We Do
Structure From Motion
Underwater
Photogrammetry
Metashape
Photo Mosaic after processing
Digital Elevation Model
Site Map
Change Analysis
Direct Measurements
Future Goals
Thank You
Questions
Social Media
Cameras
Color Correcting Photos
Most Amazing Discovery
Hurricane Dorian
How do hurricanes impact reefs
Are there other organizations doing similar work
Open source software for photogrammetry
Collaboration with other scientists
Saving corals
Analyzing mosaics
Final thoughts