International Education Week: Reef Restoration and Citizen Science in French Polynesia

Coral reefs are vital for marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and supporting human livelihoods globally. Caltech undergraduate student Rupa Kurinchi-Vendhan conducted research in collaboration with the reef restoration non-profit Coral Gardeners in Mo'orea French Polynesia, mapping the shallow-water reefs and participating in community service on the island. Come and see her amazing photos while learning about her international research and volunteerism. Rupa was the recipient of a Caltech Student-Faculty Programs SURF and a Caltech Y ACT award. Lunch Provided.