- Research Work Description:
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My work consists of field and laboratory components for the NCRI Hillsboro Reproduction Project, through recruitment
monitoring, histological analysis, and ex-situ larvae and gamete collection of important hermatypic Caribbean corals. I will be
specifically looking at gametogenesis and spawning cycle in Siderastrea siderea using histological analysis.
- Title of thesis/dissertation research project:
- Pending
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Alison Moulding
- Academic areas of interest:
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Coral reproduction, coral aquaculture for reef restoration and ornamental purposes, aquaculture of marine ornamentals, Coral
reef biology, coral reef ecology, deep and cold water coral assemblages, Aquatic system design and engineering, elasmobranch
behavior and conservation.
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