Cephalopods display considerable flexibility in their life
history characteristics that are a function of their biological
& physical environment and the allocation of energy to
growth
& reproduction.
Research Students : Matt Kuipers; Rachael Himmelberg;
Colin Johnson
Aquatic Microbial
Ecology
The interactions among microbial communities (e.g. bacteria
and protists) and with their environment are significant drivers
of ecosystem function. Our studies aim to understand how these
interactions are mediated and how they influence microbial
production and biogeochemical cycling in marine environments
and intensive aquaculture systems.
Harmful and toxic algae are increasingly impacting aquaculture
and coastal
environments. Understanding their biology, toxicity, genetics,
biogeography and dispersal offers opportunities to understand
predict and
control harmful algal blooms.
