Adaptations to Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
Understanding how marine organisms adapt to changing ocean conditions and developing strategies to enhance their resilience.
RESEARCH THEME - Climate Change Adaptation
Our research investigates how marine organisms respond and adapt to climate change stressors, particularly ocean warming and acidification. We focus on understanding the mechanisms that enable species to cope with environmental changes and identifying populations with enhanced resilience.
Key Research Areas
- Physiological responses to elevated temperature and CO2
- Transgenerational adaptation mechanisms
- Population resilience and vulnerability assessment
- Behavioral adaptations to environmental change
Current Projects
Our ongoing research includes long-term studies of coral reef fish populations, investigating their capacity for thermal acclimation and adaptation to ocean acidification. We use cutting-edge techniques to measure physiological performance and genetic adaptation across generations.
Ocean Acidification Research
Our ocean acidification research examines how changes in seawater chemistry affect marine organisms at multiple levels of biological organization. We study impacts on development, physiology, and behavior, while also investigating potential adaptation mechanisms.