Can Probiotics Save our Coral Reefs? Benjamin Alva, Azul Bio

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Abigail interviews Benjamin, founder of Azul Bio and participant in the Ocean Pitch Contest by the Sustainable Ocean Alliance.  The discussion focuses on Benjamin"s startup, which aims to save coral reefs from extinction caused by ocean warming. Benjamin explains the importance of coral reefs for ocean life and human livelihoods and describes Azul Bio"s innovative solution: coral microbiome boosters.  These boosters enhance the heat tolerance of coral reefs, helping them survive and recover from bleaching events.  Benjamin highlights the technical aspects of their solution, the potential impact on global coral conservation, and the importance of collaboration with other coral restoration organizations.  The conversation also covers the business aspects of Azul Bio, their funding journey, and the future prospects of their technology. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 The Problem: Coral Reef Extinction 00:55 Understanding Coral Bleaching 01:35 Human Impact and Coastal Protection 03:34 Azul Bio"s Innovative Solution 04:13 Microbiome Boosters in Detail 09:21 Field Application and Testing 13:06 Business Model and Partnerships 16:59 Challenges and Future Plans 26:08 Funding and Competitions 30:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  Support the Show. Facebook  Instagram Abigail Carroll LinkedIN Happy Planet LinkedIN Twitter Listen on: APPLE  YouTube SPOTIFY www.happyplanetpodcast.com Support the show Facebook Instagram Abigail Carroll LinkedIN Happy Planet LinkedIN Twitter Listen on: APPLE YouTube SPOTIFY www.happyplanetpodcast.com