[Coral-List] APCRS 2023 session: Ocean dynamics and biophysical interactions on coral reefs

[ATSUSHI FUJIMURA]

Dear Colleagues,

Please consider submitting an abstract to the session “Ocean dynamics and biophysical interactions on coral reefs” under the theme “Ecosystem connectivity” at the 5th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium being held in Singapore, during June 19 – 23, 2023.

https://www.apcrs2023.org/themes-sessions.html#ecosystemconnectivity

Session Description:
Coral reef ecosystems are influenced by various oceanic processes. Physical environmental factors such as large temperature fluctuations and ocean currents influence reef dynamics and ecosystems. As a myriad of studies have shown, rapid temperature change can cause mass coral bleaching and increase susceptibility to other diseases. It is known that upwelling and internal waves can provide cold water to reduce the thermal stress on corals. High water flow also mitigates bleaching by enhancing the mass transfer rate of harmful reactive oxygen species. Ocean currents in and between reef systems largely control larval transport, dispersion, recruitment, and settlement, shaping population connectivity. Yet, biological factors including characteristics of larvae and benthic habitat conditions cannot be ignored. Moreover, local-scale stress such as sedimentation and nutrient imbalances in coastal areas can cause additional stress on coral reef ecosystems. Therefore, understanding multiple phenomena in coral reefs requires interdisciplinary research incorporating physical, biological, chemical, and anthropogenic components. We invite studies utilizing modeling (numerical, statistical, conceptual), in-situ observations, remote sensing, laboratory investigations, as well as novel theories and methodologies. Topics include but are not limited to: larval transport and connectivity, coastal dynamics, spatial/temporal temperature variability, natural/anthropogenic disturbances, and biophysical studies using population data.

Please use the following form to submit your abstract:
https://abstracts.apcrs2023.org
The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2022.

Thank you,

Session Organizers:
Atsushi Fujimura, University of Guam (fujimuraa at triton.uog.edu)
Satoshi Mitarai, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Alex Wyatt, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology