Coral reefs, vital for marine biodiversity, are facing unprecedented heat stress due to climate change, with over half experiencing bleaching. This crisis threatens the livelihoods of nearly one billion people who depend on these ecosystems for food, medicine, and tourism. Identifying climate-resilient coral reefs and mitigating local pressures like pollution and unsustainable fishing are essential to their survival.
The MERMAID initiative, co-founded by Dr. Emily Darling, utilizes PostgreSQL and AI to transform data collection for coral reef ecosystems. By providing a real-time, open-source web application, MERMAID aims to enhance data management and support the identification of resilient reefs. With backing from EnterpriseDB, the initiative emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts among scientists, governments, and private companies to combat the coral reef crisis.
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