Coral-Reef Research (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Dr. Emily Rivest, now an assistant professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, swims above a fringing reef in Moorea, French Polynesia, looking for corals to collect. Credit © Brian Rivest. Usage Restrictions One-time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.