Ep53 - Interaction between coral reefs, sea level, and tectonics

In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating interaction between coral reefs, sea level changes, and tectonics with geoscientist Jeffrey Munar. Specializing in marine acoustics, coastal geomorphology, and geospatial analysis. Jeffrey shares his findings about the morphology of Apo Reef and Tubbataha Reef and how it relates to sea level change and tectonics during the past 20,000 years. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Behind The Science Podcast 00:40 Meet Mr. Jeffrey Munar 04:26 Early interest in science and his journey to becoming a scientist, 06:00 Interest in Earth science 09:34 Becoming a geologist 11:17 Pursuing graduate school 15:20 Postgraduate program in observational oceanography in Germany 20:02 Overview of his research on the-paleo sea level history of Apo and Tubbataha reefs 22:11 How do coral reefs record sea level change 33:32 Challenges in interpreting coral reef data 37:42 Differences between Apo and Tubbataha reefs 46:59 Limitations of research 52:10 Getting the correct permits and coordinating with the LGUs 55:37 Challenges encountered with research equipment insurance 57:50 Closing remarks 📚Reference: Munar JC, Aurelio MA, Dumalagan EE et al (2024) Submerged reef features in Apo and Tubbataha Reefs, Philippines, revealed paleo sea-level history during the last deglaciation. Geo-Mar Lett 44:3. ► https://doi.org/10.1007/s00367-024-00764-7 🤝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 📝How to publish your research in the Philippine Journal of Science ►https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/author-s-guide-1 🦖Join our science community ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceenthusiastsph ⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists ►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast