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Biogeochemistry of Coral Reef Ecosystems

Coral reefs are complex systems that include benthic and pelagic organisms, and are heavily influenced by light, waves, currents, and many other factors.

The interactions and cycling of nutrients and energy in these dynamic systems is a complex series of reactions between organisms and chemical processes. We are investigating how energy flows in these systems and also the movement of essential nutrients including fatty acids and amino acids.

Using chemical and biochemical techniques we are looking at the influence of sediments and particulate matter on zooplankton and corals.