My research interests are focused around coral reef microbial ecology and its role in ecosystem health and climate resilience. In the Vega Thurber Lab, I will be examining the effects of shifts in nutrient subsidies on the health and resilience of corals through a microbial lens. With the aim to identify land-sea connections in biogeochemical cycling, we hope to discover whether land conservation activities can bolster the health of adjacent reef habitats, providing critical information for future environmental management initiatives.
