"AlmaCoral" - Almafest 17 October 2012 Piazza Scaravilli, Bologna

CoralWarm participated in Almafest, organized by the University of Bologna. The research project was presented, and the possibility to carry out an internship for the thesis was proposed. For this occasion, divers of the Scientific Diving School showed the scientific diving equipment, a key tool to collect data in marine biology and ecology research. Thanks to Freeshark for logistical support.

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  The staff  

 

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Filippo and Francesca, begin to assemble the diving gear.

 

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Simone helps them to dress.

 

Erik tests the full-face mask.
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Final adjustments

 

Wipers needed. It's hot in here! We have already finished the air!
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The last look

 

  We are ready to start!
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"Wet" staff: Frà, Fil, Carmelina and Jack   "Dry" staff: Gio, Fio, Vale, Michy and Quinzia

 

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The party is beginning. The Staff welcomes the first visitors..

 

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Valentina, Erik and Fiorella show different coral species under the microscope and show the effects of acidification on the skeleton of various marine organisms with a dissolution experiment

 

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Meanwhile, the divers walk around the University area

 

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They involve young university students with proposals for training and university courses

 

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Filippo digress for a moment... ...but then goes back to work

 

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The two brave divers arrive in the most famous square of the University area of Bologna.

 

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On the way back they meet the Cheerleaders! They dedicate a dance to climate change research! "Fil.. do you want dance too?"

 

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They start to dancing   After a short break they return to work

 

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No one can escape The two divers with Fabiana Fini, one of the organizers of Almafest... ...and with the Rector of UNIBO

 

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Meanwhile at the booth a lot of people approach the microscopes

 

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Citizens / Scientists...

 

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...intrigued by the research on coral biology corals in relation to the effects of global warming and ocean acidification

 

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Our divers with visitors Fio, Quinzia, Pone, Fil and Giorgia Unfortunately the day comes to the end

 

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  We'll see you at the next event!