Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150104263]
Researchers:
Brendan Kelaher
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Bayden Russell
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Sean Connell
(Chief Investigator)
,
A/Prof Christopher Harley
(Partner Investigator)
,
Prof Brian Helmuth
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Regime change: when and how do ecological subordinates turn dominant? This project aims to bridge the gap between physiology and ecology in kelp forest species by developing mechanistic models to predict change and, in an unprecedented step, test them in long-term experiments at naturally acidified sites to understand the consequences of ocean acidification (OA) and warming for kelp forests. Ecosystem change is a frequent outcome of decadal modifications of the physical and chemical environment. Whilst these changes often involve degradation from productive states, we have a poor understanding of the mechanisms which drive change. Key stressors in marine systems, OA and warming are predicted to drive loss of kelp forests but we still don't understand the reality of these predictions.
Funding Amount $363,300
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP150104263
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150104263
