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Conserving the evolutionary processes that generate coral reef biodiversity (2020–2023)

Abstract:
Coral reefs have evolved to become the most biodiverse marine ecosystem we know. They now face an uncertain future due to escalating human impacts and this project aims to investigate how these disturbances change the evolutionary processes that generate and maintain life on the reef. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this project seeks to create new knowledge and demonstrate how evolutionary theory can be used to advance biodiversity conservation. Other expected outcomes include developing new techniques and an enhanced capacity to solve conservation problems through cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations. This should benefit the conservation of Australia's coral reef biodiversity through improved management policies.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Researchers:

  • Dr JP Hobbs

    Honorary Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council