Coral Reef Restoration

Ryan Whitehead

Ryan Whitehead

Staff Biologist

Ryan is a Staff Biologist in the Coral Reef Restoration Research Program at the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in Summerland Key. Ryan completed his Masters degree at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and joined the program after an internship with Coral Restoration Foundation. Ryan is responsible for the care, propagation, and outplanting of thousands of corals housed at Mote's ex situ coral nursery.

Education

M.P.S. Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
B.S. Georgia Southern University
 

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.