Why Sponges Might Be the Secret for Coral Reef Restoration

In todays episode I’m joined by Annalise Nisly, a marine scientist whose work spans coral and sponge restoration, benthic ecology, and community-driven conservation. With a B.A. in Environmental and Marine Science from Goshen College, she has carried her passion for ocean stewardship from the Florida Keys to East Africa. Whether leading divers in the world’s first sponge restoration program, mapping vibrant reefs off Zanzibar, or cultivating thousands of corals in nursery systems, Annalise brings both scientific rigor and a deep care for the ecosystems and communities she serves.As a divemaster with over 200 dives beneath the surface, and a growing interest in social media communication, she hopes to document the progression of her career, particularly to increase diversity in the field and inspire those from diverse backgrounds that a career in marine science is possible. When not working, she enjoys to create art through ceramics, cook, and be active. If you enjoy the Impact Storytelling Podcast and want to support it, you can now do so on Patreon! As a patron, you’ll get early access to upcoming guest announcements and the chance to submit your own questions for them. https://patreon.com/ImpactStorytellingPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkAnnalise IG: @annalises.adventurePodcast IG: impact.storytelling.podcastSabines IG: sabinemprobst