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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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Professor Nico Michiels Continues Reef Fish Research at Coral Eye

At Coral Eye Marine Outpost, Prof. Nico Michiels continues his ambitious, long-term project to document as many coastal fish species as possible around Bangka Island

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Looking back to look forward Revisiting Bangka’s Reefs
Looking back to look forward Revisiting Bangka’s Reefs

Understanding how coral reefs change over time requires more than short-term observations.

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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.

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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.

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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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