
PhD Candidate
Science Offices
Ourimbah Campus
University of Newcastle
Ourimbah NSW 2258
Australia
Phone: +61 477 645 700
Email: Tess.Moriarty@uon.edu.au
Skype: tess.moriarty
Twitter: @Tess.Moriarty
Instagram: @mer_gypsea
PhD Project |
Forecasting coral disease outbreaks in the Pacific Ocean
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Global coral reef ecosystems are experiencing ongoing prolific changes. Mass coral bleaching events are on rise and disease outbreaks are becoming more prevalent. Coral research and conservation efforts have never been more important than now. My research and passion has followed the path of marine conservation. Starting out with sea turtle hatchling conservation initiatives and then moving into coral reef active conservation. My current research is delving into the coral holobiont and initiating what makes a healthy microbial and metabolome community within the coral colony and how they differ when disease is present. Research such as this will help establish a scale of healthy parameters before visual signs and symptoms are present.
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Publications
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Qualifications and Awards
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Education
Bachelor of Marine Science with Honours, 2012, Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, The University of Tasmania Awards 2019 Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarship - Marine Conservation 2018 Reef Futures Symposium Scholarship 2016 Maldives Marine Science Symposium Travel Grant Other ADAS Scientific Diver 2010 Emergency First Responder Instructor PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor 2015. COXSWAIN Part I (Australia) Marine Radio Operator (International) |