I spearheaded a set of projects examining the potential effects of Deepwater Horizon oil and dispersants on coral health at molecular, organismal, population, and community levels. We experimentally tested coral and anemone response to hypoxia, oil, dispersant, and disease to track impacts of exposure in terms of both mortality and sublethal stresses. The ultimate goal is to inform decision making around oil spills by assessing the potential for recovery and resilience in affected habitats.
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