Abstract
My research involved the development of new approach to assess the impacts of past coral bleaching events from the geochemical analysis of coral cores. Through a comprehensive analysis involving a range of different geochemical proxies and environmental data, I show how corals record distinct trace-element stress signatures in their skeletal growth archives during periods of coral stress and bleaching. I examine how spatial and temporal patterns of these signatures provide unique insights into the confounding influences of river-runoff and a range of additional environmental factors on the thermal resilience of corals, as well as their capacity for future acclimatisation.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 15 Jul 2020 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2020 |