Not just another pretty reef: the Gainesville Florida Reef, a satellite of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project

The Gainesville Florida Reef, a satellite of the Worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, project not only shows the beauty of reefs but serves to:

Foster scientific communication through the visual arts

Raise awareness of the fragility of our coral reefs and the entire ecosystem

Support learning by creating physical models of geometric principles

Connect several areas on campus, including fine arts, mathematics and ecology and environmental sciences through collaboration and mutual interest

Encourage local community and alumni involvement through creating, observing and learning