Dr. Spadaro will discuss applying new technology, novel methods and materials, and classic ecological theory to the holistic restoration of Florida’s Coral Reef. In collaboration with multiple nations and institutions, he is working with large native crab that have the potential to facilitate dramatic, large scale coral restoration.

Spadaro is engaged in collaborative projects throughout the Caribbean including Belize and Mexico where he is part of a multi-national and multi-institution team working with a large native crab whose potential to facilitate large scale coral reef restoration is dramatic.