About Scarlett Osborn
Hi everyone! I am a rising sophomore at Tufts University in Boston, studying biology and environmental science. I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa, and attended high school in Louisiana. For my research summer, I am working in Tanzania as a part of a coral restoration project, conducting my own experiment to identify which coral species will be most resilient during this year's upcoming El Niño event with rising sea temperatures. I will also be exploring how to make the coral gardening process more cost-effective and accessible to coastal East African fishing communities.
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Scaling Coral Reef Restoration in Climate-Stressed Island Systems: Using Survival Data to Inform Community-Based Management Decisions
This summer, my research will investigate how coral reef restoration can become more effective and sustainable in Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania. By studying coral survival, growth, and restoration methods, I will explore practical ways to support long-term, community-led reef recovery.
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MSocSci Psychology Candidate (Laidlaw Scholars Alumnus), University of Cape Town
