Marine biologist Marivic Pepino discusses her research on deep sea precious corals in Japan. She explores the ecological significance of these corals, their use in jewelry, and the challenges posed by overexploitation. Marivic shares insights on her work involving artificial fertilization, coral restoration, and genetic analysis to help sustain coral populations. This in-depth conversation offers valuable knowledge on coral conservation and marine science. Watch to learn more about precious coral research and restoration efforts.⌛Chapters00:00 Introduction to Precious Corals02:59 Starting a Career in Science05:46 Research and Field Work Experiences08:52 Choosing a PhD and Scholarship in Japan11:59 Researching Gene Expression of Precious Corals15:01 Research Methodology17:52 Challenges in Precious Coral Conservation21:02 Economic Importance of Precious Corals23:52 Understanding Deep Sea Corals26:58 Effects of Overexploitation30:04 Research Closure and Evaluation31:06 Laboratory Setup for Corals32:41 Studying Precious Corals34:18 Cruise and Research Experience36:37 Research Funding and Support39:08 Challenges in Conducting Research41:00 Precious Experiments Corals44:46 Research Experiences and Experiments49:24 Planning for the Next Step52:21 Advice for Aspiring Researchers📚Reference: Pepino MMC, Manalili SE, Sekida S, Mezaki T, Okumura T, Kubota S. (2024). Gene expression profiles of Japanese precious coral Corallium japonicum during gametogenesis. PeerJ, 12, e17182.► https://peerj.com/articles/17182/🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast.🌊Follow Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub on @marineearthscience ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineearthscience► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marineearthscience► Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marineearthscience🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btspodcast23► Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3GZRd-UMScYpWlDj5T3eklUF75XPeLD&si=rg8Qf1i8k4zPnlcp► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTLrSfceKjpFvZWflzBJj?si=dbf094cba38746a0► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/behind-the-science-podcast/id1753464681🦖Join our science community► https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceenthusiastsph⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast
