The effect of rocky intertidal foundation species loss on tidepool biogeochemistry and microbiomes

Foundation species create shelter, enhance biodiversity, and maintain ecosystem functioning within their environment. Within the rocky intertidal ecosystem, a coastal ecosystem dominated by mussels and surfgrass, foundation species are expected to decrease in abundance with climate change, extreme climatic events, and increased human impact. However, there is a need to better understand how foundati...

RUI: Collaborative: Defining the biogeochemical context and ecological impacts of SGD on coral reefs

Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is the flow of water from land through the coastal seafloor into the nearby ocean. Approximately 13,000 km3 of groundwater is discharged into coastal environments every year, yet the effects of this fresh and often nutrient rich SGD are still poorly understood for coral reef ecosystems. This SGD input is driven by changes in precipitation, human land use, sea-...