Research Interests
My research focuses on addressing a fundamental question in marine ecology: how do physical and biological processes interact to shape patterns of larval dispersal and population connectivity in marine systems? To address this question, I integrate aquaculture techniques, behavioral assays, and long-term field studies. At KAUST, my research will focus on (1) developing rearing protocols for coral reef fishes, (2) describing the ontogeny of larval dispersal behaviors, and (3) investigating how larval behaviors influence patterns of dispersal and connectivity in the Red Sea.
Research Interests Keywords
Marine ecology
Behavioral ecology
Biological Oceanography
Aquaculture
Coral reef fish
Larval dispersal