Ian Combs

Ian Combs

Coral Reef Ecosystem Biologist

Ian is the coral reef ecosystem biologist at the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) on Summerland Key. Ian is using structure-from-motion photogrammetry to create interactive, three-dimensional representations of coral reefs to better understand the ecological impacts of coral restoration. Ian is also working on incorporating structure-from-motion photogrammetry into the monitoring plans of the Coral Reef Monitoring & Assessment and Coral Reef Restoration programs.

Education

2019 | M.Sc Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University - Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

2014 | B.Sc Marine Science, University of Delaware

Coral reefs provide more than $2.7 trillion in services to economies worldwide—but we're losing these important ecosystems quickly. Mote scientists are spearheading coral reef restoration using cutting-edge science.