Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190101347]Researchers: Jan Strugnell (Chief Investigator) , Nerida Wilson (Partner Investigator) , Nicholas Golledge (Partner Investigator) , Tim Naish (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Dating West Antarctic ice sheet collapse using molecular sequence data. This project aims to investigate the past stability and configuration of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet by examining genomic signatures in present day bottom-dwelling Antarctic marine animals. By employing this novel biological approach this project will provide an independent test of the hypothesis that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during the most recent interglacial period and formed a trans-Antarctic seaway. Expected project outcomes include increased resolution of the most recent collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. This project should provide benefits in predicting future ice sheet collapse and its impact on sea level rise, which is a key uncertainty resulting from climate change.
Funding Amount $285,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP190101347
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190101347
