Molly-Mae Baker

Miss, Doctor of Philosophy Student

  • The University of Western Australia (M092), 35 Stirling Highway,

    6009 Perth

    Australia

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Biography

Molly-Mae’s research experience spans several years and encompasses a diverse array of projects aimed at understanding coral resilience and recovery.

Her research journey began during her studies with the Coral Reef Laboratory at the University of Southampton in the UK. Here, she collaborated with experts in coral physiology and molecular biology to dissect some of the mechanisms governing coral resilience and susceptibility to stress.

Driven by her passion for coral reef research, Molly-Mae then moved to Australia to undertake her PhD with the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the University of Western Australia, where her research trajectory shifted towards tackling complex ecological questions. Her research combines ecological modelling with field studies across three dynamic reef systems to address critical gaps in our current understanding of coral early life stages. Specifically, she is investigating the biological, physical, and environmental factors that influence coral larval settlement, growth, and survival.

Education/Academic qualification

Marine Biology, Master of Science, Investigating the effects of dissolved inorganic nutrients on the growth and physiology of different coral genera, National Oceanography Centre

Award Date: 31 May 2021

External positions

Student Representative, Australian Marine Science Association (WA Branch)

1 Sept 2023 → …

Teaching, The University of Western Australia

1 Jun 2023 → …

Industry keywords

  • Oceans
  • Environmental

Research expertise keywords

  • Coral
  • Early life history
  • Larval ecology
  • Coral ecology
  • Coral reproduction
  • Ecological modelling
  • Coral recrutiment
  • Coral settlement
  • Coral post-settlement survival
  • Population dynamics
  • Coral reef recovery
  • Coral reefs
  • Long-term dynamics of coral reef communities
  • Conceptual modelling

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