MARS: Building a Better Future for Coral Reefs

This article was written by Julia Lohmann, Associate Professor in Contemporary Design at Aalto University. Julia is also a member of the TIDAL ArtS Consortium. Connect with Julia on LinkedIn. Coral reefs are facing unprecedented threats, from ocean acidification and pollution to destructive fishing and, critically, coral bleaching driven by climate change. Around the world, communities […]
Spotlight: Ocean-Focused Innovations from the Buckminster Fuller Challenge Archives

This article was written by Julia Lohmann, Associate Professor in Contemporary Design at Aalto University. Julia is also a member of the TIDAL ArtS Consortium. Connect with Julia on LinkedIn. The Buckminster Fuller Challenge, which ran from 2007–2017, recognized and supported visionary initiatives that applied whole-systems thinking to solve pressing global problems. The program annually showcased […]