Overview
Topic status: We're looking for students to study this topic.
Project Summary
This project will investigate the occurance of epiphyte communities at Cleveland Point. Calcifying organisms such bryozaons, foraminifera and algae contribute signicantly to carbonate mud production. Similar studies have focussed on the carbonate supply from similar settings in temperate waters and a comparison to such in the sub tropical waters of SE Queensland would add subtantially to the understanding of such carbonate factories. These carbonate factories are an essential part of the sediment supply to the local environment and essential for seagrass development and the heterotrophic food chain.
Expected outcomes, applications and/or benefits
Development of a baseline for future research directions.
Field and laboratory experience.
Required student skills/experience
Background in geology or biology preferred.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scholarship
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Keywords
- subtropical, epiphyte
- Contact
- Contact the supervisor for more information
Dr Luke Nothdurft
