The presentation is scheduled for 8:30 pm of the 5th of March 2009 at MCSE seminar room and is going to be an informative and entertaining experience for laymen and scientists alike.

The presentation, whose theme is ‘the coral reefs of the Maldives’, is given by Verena Wiesbauer who holds Master of Science degrees in both Marine Biology and Zoology. A graduate of the famed University of Vienna, she is also a specialist on coral propagation and artificial reefs.

Verena was the Resident Marine Biologist at Huvafen Fushi island resort and was a key contributor to the realization of an artificial reef around the world’s first underwater spa at this resort. She also set up a coral nursery there.

Verena works closely with the tourists in the Maldives and her work includes guided snorkel tours, lectures, presentations etc.

Verena Wiesbauer – Marine Biologist/Zoologist