New paper: Mesoscale modulation of a coral-reef internal-wave hotspot (Wyatt et al., GRL)

Coral Reef-Level Upwelling in an Internal Wave Hotspot Modulated by Mesoscale Dynamics Alex S.J. Wyatt1, Timothy B. King1, I-Huan Lee2, James J. Leichter3 1Department of Ocean Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong  2Department of Oceanography, National | Click for More →

New paper: High-frequency temperature monitoring across depth on a coral reef ecosystem (Foulk et al., L&O)

High-frequency temperature monitoring with time-resolved wavelet analysis reveals unrecognized complexities across depth on a coral reef ecosystem Aubrey Foulk1, Tarik Gouhier1, James Leichter2, Alex S.J. Wyatt3, Randi Rotjan4, Mark Patterson1, Brian Helmuth1* 1 Marine Science Center, Northeastern University, 430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908, USA | Click for More →

Grant success: RGC General Research Fund

Dr Wyatt has been awarded a General Research Fund (GRF) grant by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong to explore biogeochemical dynamics in internal-wave refuges at the centre of the world’s marine biodiversity. Title: Biogeochemical dynamics shaping internal-wave-driven coral reef climate refuges Principal | Click for More →

Grant success: RGC General Research Fund

Dr Wyatt has been awarded a General Research Fund (GRF) grant by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong to explore thermal variability in internal-wave refuges at the centre of the world’s marine biodiversity. Title: Thermal variability hidden in internal-wave refuges: validating a numerical | Click for More →

New paper on hidden heatwaves and coral bleaching (Wyatt et. al., Nat Comms)

Hidden heatwaves and severe coral bleaching linked to mesoscale eddies and thermocline dynamics Alex S.J. Wyatt1*, James J. Leichter2, Libe Washburn3,4, Li Kui3, Peter J. Edmunds5, Scott C. Burgess6 1Department of Ocean Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, | Click for More →

Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) in coral reef ecology and oceanography / isotope ecology

An opening is available for one or more outstanding postdoctoral researchers wishing to continue their research on coral reef ecology or oceanography, or isotope ecology, focusing on efforts to enhance understanding and stewardship of marine ecosystems and associated species. The successful candidate will be a | Click for More →

RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDFS) for 2022/23

An opening is available for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher wishing to continue their research on marine biogeochemistry and trophic ecology in collaboration with Dr Alex S.J. Wyatt and the Oceanographic Ecology Laboratory. The successful candidate will join the Department of Ocean Science at The Hong Kong University | Click for More →

Photo gallery on cryptic coral species around Moorea (Burgess et. al., The Bulletin of the ESA)

Hidden Differences in Bleaching Among Cryptic Coral Species Scott C. Burgess1, Erika C. Johnston1, Alex S.J. Wyatt2, James J. Leichter3, Peter J. Edmunds4 1Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. 2Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine | Click for More →

New paper on niche differences in co-occurring corals (Johnston et. al., Coral Reefs)

Niche differences in co-occurring cryptic coral species (Pocillopora spp.) Erika C. Johnston1, Alex S.J. Wyatt2, James J. Leichter3, Scott C. Burgess1 1Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. 2Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and | Click for More →

New paper on response diversity among cryptic coral species around Moorea (Burgess et. al., Ecology)

Response diversity in corals: hidden differences in bleaching mortality among cryptic Pocillopora species Scott C. Burgess1, Erika C. Johnston1, Alex S.J. Wyatt2, James J. Leichter3, Peter J. Edmunds4 1Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. 2Department of Ocean Science and Hong Kong Branch of | Click for More →