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Marine Outpost

Our goal has always been to bring people together to deepen their understanding of this complex and fascinating underwater environment, and to empower them to find solutions for the many threats facing coral reefs today. We envisioned a place where people could develop ideas and insights, sharing and comparing results directly in the field.

From this vision, the concept of our Marine Outpost was born, a hub where exchange, and discovery thrive side by side.

 
 

Marine Outpost Events

The Marine Outpost hosts lectures, workshops, and field courses throughout the year.
Check the calendar below for upcoming events.

 
 
 

Marine Outpost Stories

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Picturing Bangka’s Reef Biodiversity
Picturing Bangka’s Reef Biodiversity

Prof. Dr. Nico Michiels documents Bangka’s extraordinary fish biodiversity through long-term, non-invasive underwater photography and research at Coral Eye.

The Hidden World of Nudibranchs
The Hidden World of Nudibranchs

Prof. Heike Wägele’s research at Coral Eye reveals the hidden world of nudibranchs and the incredible biodiversity of Bangka’s reefs.

Long-Term Marine Litter Monitoring on the ReeF
Long-Term Marine Litter Monitoring on the ReeF

A long-term monitoring project at Coral Eye reveals how plastic waste accumulates on reefs, and what it means for coral health over time.

Soft Coral Dominated Reefs
Soft Coral Dominated Reefs

Exploring how soft corals reshape reef ecosystems, and what their rise means for the future of coral reef conservation.

 

Scholarships

PLATFORM is Coral Eye’s incubator for new ideas, created to support the next generation of marine scientists. Each year, selected candidates are hosted at Coral Eye for up to two months to develop their own research projects in the field.

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