Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160103071]Researchers: Guillermo Diaz-Pulido (Chief Investigator) , Hurd, Catriona (Chief Investigator) , Prof Robert Steneck (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Mechanisms of acclimation of coralline algae to ocean acidification. This project aims to investigate the biological and ecological mechanisms by which reef-building coralline algae may have survived past ocean acidification and warming events and may acclimate to future changes. Coralline algae play critical roles in coral reef ecology but are sensitive to human-induced ocean acidification. However, the abundant geological record coincident with past acidification events is inconsistent with their sensitivity to high carbon dioxide. Acclimation and adaptation is therefore possible but in ways we do not yet understand. The project expects to provide insights to the ability of key marine organisms to acclimate to rapid environmental change and provide information critical for the conservation of valuable marine systems.
Funding Amount $429,400
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP160103071
- ARC : DP160103071