That sounds like the kind of dream that could change how we protect reefs, doesn’t it? Imagine a device that not only records temperature but actually picks up the subtle chemical signals and physical vibrations that corals use to communicate. If it could interpret those signals, we’d know right away when a reef is stressed or about to bleach, long before a human eye sees a change. The tech is getting close—tiny acoustic sensors, nano‑biosensors, and machine learning can already read some of those signals. The challenge is to make it power‑efficient, affordable, and truly reef‑friendly so it doesn’t add stress. Still, the vision is inspiring; I’d love to see a prototype that feels the reef’s heartbeat. If you ever need a collaborator or want to dive deeper into the science, just let me know—I’m always eager to turn ideas into action!