Keri O'Neil

Keri O'Neil is the director and senior scientist of the Coral Conservation Program at the Florida Aquarium, where she plays a crucial role in efforts to restore coral populations, particularly the endangered Elkhorn coral, which has seen a dramatic decline due to climate change and coral bleaching. Her work includes overseeing the breeding and transplantation of coral fragments, aimed at enhancing genetic diversity and resilience in coral populations to combat the impacts of rising ocean temperatures.