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Erin Lundy

Erin Lundy is the Aquarium’s Conservation Coordinator and an Animal Care Specialist. She works closely with marine mammals, as well as endangered amphibians. She is directly assisting the Aquarium’s Saving Species efforts, most recently with the mountain yellow-legged frog project.

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Madeline Walden

Madeline Walden is the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Digital Content and Community Manager. She manages and creates content for the Aquarium’s social media channels, an audience of over 3 million.

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Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.

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Relevant links:

Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities

Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan

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Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.

Episode Transcript

Relevant links:

Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities

Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan