MESO-BATH

The aim of this project is to investigate the interactions between connectivity, climate changes and marine ecosystems from the deep past to the present and the future, as well as the impact these may have on the biological carbon pump by: 1) developing otolith-based biogeochemical proxies for changes in diel vertical migration patterns, metabolic rate and trophic level in meso- and bathypelagic fishes; 2) detecting and quantifying temporal and spatial variability of these parameters from the Early Cenozoic to the present day; 3) mapping the distribution and habitat suitability of fishes performing diel vertical migration; and 4) proposing potential areas for targeting protection measures in the open ocean.  

Team

Dr. Konstantina Agiadi (PI)

Maria Valencia Marcos (PhD candidate)

We are currently looking for master students to join this project. 

If you are interested, please reach out at kagiadi@icm.csic.es