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ManagementRachel King
PhD Candidate
BAdvSc, BPhil, Msc, PhD candidate
Project Phoenix - https://coralprojectphoenix.org/
Cowman Lab Group - https://petercowman.weebly.com/
James Cook University
From 2005 to 2022, the main node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies was headquartered at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland (Australia)
PhD Candidate
BAdvSc, BPhil, Msc, PhD candidate
Project Phoenix - https://coralprojectphoenix.org/
Cowman Lab Group - https://petercowman.weebly.com/
James Cook University
Bio:
Originally from Sydney, Rachel has had a strong passion for ocean conservation since she was very young. She started pursuing her dream at Macquarie University completing a Bachelor of Advanced Science with a specialization in biology and a Bachelor of Philosophy before moving to Townsville to finish her studies, completing a Master of Science. Mid-year 2021 she began her Ph.D. under the supervision of Dr. Tom Bridge, Dr. Peter Cowman, and Prof. Andrew Baird. Rachel has broad interests in the conservation, biodiversity, and biogeography of coral reef systems. Her project titled, “An Integrated Taxonomic Approach to Understanding the Biodiversity and Biogeography of Australian Reef Corals”, will use novel phylogenetic techniques to answer key taxonomic and evolutionary questions about the history and future of corals on the Great Barrier Reef. Rachel’s desk is located in building 19; room 123, or is contactable via email.
Awards and Grants:
Australian Coral Reef Society Travel award
James Cook University Research Training Program Stipend
David Yellowlees Excellence in Research Award
Supervisors:
Dr Tom Bridge (ARC, QMN)
Dr Peter Cowman (ARC, QMN)
Prof Andrew Baird (ARC)
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James Cook University researchers have found brightly coloured fish are becoming increasingly rare as coral declines, with the phenomenon likely to get worse in the future. Christopher Hemingson, a
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Abstract: As marine species adapt to climate change, their heat tolerance will likely be under strong selection. Individual variation in heat tolerance and its heritability underpin the potential fo
Abstract: The Reef Ecology Lab in KAUST’s Red Sea Research Center explores many aspects of movement ecology of marine organisms, ranging from adult migrations to intergenerational larval dispersal
Abstract: Macroalgal meadows are a prominent, yet often maligned component of the tropical seascape. Our work at Ningaloo reef in WA demonstrate that canopy forming macroalgae provide habitat for ad
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Abstract: Connectivity plays a vital role in many ecosystems through its effects on fundamental ecological and evolutionary processes. Its consequences for populations and metapopulations have been
Abstract: Evolution of many eukaryotic organisms is affected by interactions with microbes. Microbial symbioses can ultimately reflect host’s diet, habitat range, and even body shape. However, how
Abstract: The past few years have seen unprecedented coral bleaching and mortality on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) but the consequences of this on biodiversity are not yet known. This talk will expl
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