To what extent do mesophotic coral ecosystems and shallow reefs share species of conservation interest? A systematic review. Environmental Evidence
I worked with Dr. Jack Laverick from the Oxford University, Zoology department for my internship. This project conducted an extensive systematic review of the research surrounding the field of mesophotic coral reefs to answer the question: Can deep reefs act as a refugia for shallower species?
Sex, Strorage and Symbionts: Optimizing Macrocystis pyrifera germplasm for kelp aquaculture.
Chapter 1: Transcriptomic profile of gametogenesis in Macrocystis pyrifera, the giant kelp (in publication).
Chapter 2: Impacts of Microbiome Shifts and Antibiotic Treatments on Fertility During Long-Term Storage of Macrocystis pyrifera Germplasm (in publication).
Chapter 3: Ex-Situ Life of Kelp: Insights from Gene Expression, Microbial Interactions, and Reproductive Decline (in publication).
The population genetic structure and connectivity of the brown seaweed Lobophora in the Atlantic.
My research explored the population genetics of brown seaweed using both mitochondrial and microsatellite DNA to answer questions on mating system, population structure and connectivity.