Alterations in populations and functional roles of the coral microbiome under climate change

Title of Project

Alterations in populations and functional roles of the coral microbiome under climate change

Name of Advisor/s

Dr Tracy Ainsworth

College

ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

Summary of Project

Coral associated bacteria play a key role in maintaing coral health. This project will investigate how these populations alter under climate change scenarios and how this alters their functional role.

Key Words

coral

microbiome

climate change

Would suit an applicant who

This project would suit an applicant with an interest in coral physiology and microbiology.