
In the last ten years, the effects of disease on natural marine communities have become increasingly apparent. It is likely that human impacts via pollution or climate change have played a major role in the prevalence and severity of these diseases. We use observational and molecular methods to investigate the interplay between bacterial virulence and environmental factors, such as temperature, light and nutrients, and natural bacterial inhibitors to understand the development and impact of disease on seaweeds.
Supervisor: A/Prof. Suhelen Egan
To learn more about this project, contact A/Prof. Suhelen Egan.
T: +61 2 9385 8569