Marine biogeochemistry research
We study solute reaction and transport processes to understand how human activity affects aquatic ecosystem functioning.
Our model systems range from soft sediments in coastal and offshore waters to tropical coral species. In the laboratory, we simulate environmental stressors (warming, CO2 and organic enrichment) to unravel the mechanisms that drive ecosystem feedback. In the field, we deploy state-of-the-art autonomous landers to confirm our laboratory results.
Our research is funded by
- Australian Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre
- New Zealand Seafood Innovation Ltd
- Regional councils
- Industry partners
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Courses this topic is linked to
- ECOL603 Ecological Concepts I
- ECOL604 Ecological Concepts II
- ENVS703 Environmental Chemistry
- BIOL701 Oceanography
- BIO702 Estuarine Ecology
- MASC801 Advanced Biological Oceanography
- MASC802 Marine Ecosystem Functions
Researchers involved
Great graduatesAshleigh McNieMaster of Science (Research)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Marine BiologyShe has always had a passion for the ocean, says Ashleigh McNie who is currently enrolled in a Master of Science (Research), supervised by Dr Kay Vopel.She has always had a passion for the ocean, says Ashleigh McNie who completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Marine Biology in 2019, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Science (Research). While she has had plenty of highlights throughout her time at AUT, one experience stands out: being able to go to the Solomon Islands for a research project.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Marine BiologyShe has always had a passion for the ocean, says Ashleigh McNie who is currently enrolled in a Master of Science (Research), supervised by Dr Kay Vopel.She has always had a passion for the ocean, says Ashleigh McNie who completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Conservation and Marine Biology in 2019, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Science (Research). While she has had plenty of highlights throughout her time at AUT, one experience stands out: being able to go to the Solomon Islands for a research project.
Great graduatesElianna ZouraMaster of Science (Research)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Ecology and Marine BiologyMarine life has always fascinated her, says Elianna Zoura who came to AUT as an international student from Greece to study a degree in marine science.Marine life has always fascinated her, says Elianna Zoura who came to AUT as an international student from Greece to study marine science. While she had always known that she wanted to work with ocean life, Elianna says her studies helped her refine how she sees her future career.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Ecology and Marine BiologyMarine life has always fascinated her, says Elianna Zoura who came to AUT as an international student from Greece to study a degree in marine science.Marine life has always fascinated her, says Elianna Zoura who came to AUT as an international student from Greece to study marine science. While she had always known that she wanted to work with ocean life, Elianna says her studies helped her refine how she sees her future career.