current Halimeda research goals
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To document the distribution of H. kanaloana around Maui, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, and Moloka'i (the Maui Nui island complex). |
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To understand the fundamental biology of the species by documenting H. kanaloana abundance, growth, plant longevity (lifespan), photosynthetic efficiency, response to disturbance over a wide range of temporal and spatial scales, and observe associated organisms. |
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To understand the nutrient relations (uptake and output) of H. kanaloana in soft sediments. |
Principal Investigators:
Dr. Celia Smith and Heather Spalding ~ University of Hawaii Manoa and HCRI
Research funded by:
Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative Hawaii, Undersea Research Laboratory- NOAA Undersea Research Program, UH- Manoa Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Graduate Program
