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Ph.D. student, Integrative Biology,

 Oklahoma State University

Bio-fluorescent coral at the Oklahoma Aquarium

Fluorescent Proteins
Photoprotection
Scleractinian Corals
 
 
 
My research looks at fluorescent proteins within scleractinian (hard) corals and if these proteins offer photoprotection to the coral animal. Also, whether corals express higher fluorescence under stressful conditions. Future research will explore ways to best utilize this knowledge to aid in providing protection to our failing reef systems. Do fluorescent proteins provide photoprotection? Can this knowledge be used to help reef systems by growing fluorescent protein rich corals in a controlled setting to be seeded on a wild reef?
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

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