Every research paper holds more than just data. It carries years of dedication, sleepless nights, and setbacks. Behind The Science Podcast takes you beyond the published pages and into the real stories of discovery. New episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Hosted by: Paul Caesar M. Flores, DSc Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6QCdWywAAAAJ&hl=en
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Marine biologist Marivic Pepino discusses her research on deep sea precious corals in Japan. She explores the ecological significance of these corals, their use in jewelry, and the challenges posed by overexploitation. Marivic shares insights on her work involving artificial fertilization, coral restoration, and genetic analysis to help sustain coral populations. This in-depth conversation offers valuable knowledge on coral conservation and marine science. Watch to learn more about precious coral research and restoration efforts. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Precious Corals 02:59 Starting a Career in Science 05:46 Research and Field Work Experiences 08:52 Choosing a PhD and Scholarship in Japan 11:59 Researching Gene Expression of Precious Corals 15:01 Research Methodology 17:52 Challenges in Precious Coral Conservation 21:02 Economic Importance of Precious Corals 23:52 Understanding Deep Sea Corals 26:58 Effects of Overexploitation 30:04 Research Closure and Evaluation 31:06 Laboratory Setup for Corals 32:41 Studying Precious Corals 34:18 Cruise and Research Experience 36:37 Research Funding and Support 39:08 Challenges in Conducting Research 41:00 Precious Experiments Corals 44:46 Research Experiences and Experiments 49:24 Planning for the Next Step 52:21 Advice for Aspiring Researchers 📚Reference: Pepino MMC, Manalili SE, Sekida S, Mezaki T, Okumura T, Kubota S. (2024). Gene expression profiles of Japanese precious coral Corallium japonicum during gametogenesis. PeerJ, 12, e17182. ► https://peerj.com/articles/17182/ 🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast. 🌊Follow Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub on @marineearthscience ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineearthscience ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@btspodcastph ► Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marineearthscience 🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btspodcast23 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3GZRd-UMScYpWlDj5T3eklUF75XPeLD&si=rg8Qf1i8k4zPnlcp ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTLrSfceKjpFvZWflzBJj?si=dbf094cba38746a0 ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/behind-the-science-podcast/id1753464681 🦖Join our science community ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/scienceenthusiastsph ⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists ►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast