We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersIn episode 113 of the Space Cafe Podcast, host Markus explores a groundbreaking concept with Dr. Mary Hagedorn, a distinguished researcher at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. The discussion centers on the ambitious idea of creating a backup of Earth's biodiversity on the Moon.Key Topics:The critical state of coral reefs and the impact of climate changeThe concept of a lunar biorepository for safeguarding genetic materialTechnical, logistical, and ethical aspects of the projectImplications for conservation, space exploration, and Earth's futureEpisode Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to the Space Cafe Podcast00:43 Exploring the concept of "Planet B"01:48 Meet Dr. Mary Hagedorn03:44 Current state of coral reefs04:45 The ecological significance of corals06:46 Conservation challenges and efforts09:43 Cryopreservation and biorepositories19:58 The Moon as a potential biorepository29:36 Strategic selection of key species for preservation30:38 Challenges in genetic diversity and permitting31:24 Sampling and preservation techniques38:16 Citizen science and global collaboration43:25 Philosophical and practical considerations for space colonization46:45 Technical challenges and future prospects01:02:34 Inspirational vision and call to actionThis episode offers a fascinating look at the intersection of conservation biology and space exploration, presenting innovative solutions to preserve Earth's biodiversity for future generations.You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!