Coral Reef Scientist Ruth Gates Dies

Gates was director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and a strong advocate for coral conservation.

Coral Reef Scientist Ruth Gates Dies

Gates was director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and a strong advocate for coral conservation.

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

The Scientist Staff | Jul 24, 2017 | 1 min read

True to its name, the corrugated coral's (Pavona varians) skeleton forms intricate patterns of alternating ridges and furrows.