The 100 Island Challenge is a collaborative project led by Dr. Stuart Sandin’s lab, co-led by Dr. Jen Smith, that aims to work with partners worldwide to assess reef health in a holistic way that is comparable across all sites. News Deeply recently interviewed Dr. Smith to learn more about the goals of the 100 Island Challenge in assessing reef health and what makes this project unique. Check out their article, “Coral Triage: Scientists Zero in on Reefs with Best Chance of Survival,” to learn a little more about our scientific efforts and how they mirror and complement efforts across the globe!