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Uncovering the genetic diversity of Caribbean coral rubble beds

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Darwin Plus Local
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£46,558
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Turks and Caicos Islands

Summary

Anthropogenic pressure is accelerating the destruction of marine ecosystems and coral rubble beds are increasing in size as a result. Despite being created of dead skeletons, the ecosystem maintains a high biodiversity including all major marine phyla. The variety of organisms present in Caribbean coral rubble beds is not currently known. Using a combination of physical collection, morphological identification and genetic analysis is the most accurate way of creating the first biodiversity inventory for Caribbean coral rubble beds.
 
Status Current
Reference DPL00042
Round 1
Start 01/04/2023
End 31/03/2024

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
University of Aberdeen - ACES

Regions
UKOT

Countries
Turks and Caicos Islands

Documents:
Download: Application Form - DPL00042 App - 07/06/2024