POLAB

Physical Oceanography Laboratory

Investigates ocean dynamics and their influence on phenomena such as harmful algal blooms, storm surges, coral reef systems, and particle dispersion in archipelagic environments.

Ongoing Projects

Coral Population Connectivity between Shallow and Deep Reefs

This study investigates the potential of mesophotic coral reef ecosystems (MCEs) as refugia and sources of coral larvae for reseeding degraded shallow reefs along the western Luzon coast. By integrating hydrodynamic modeling and genotyping-by-sequencing approaches, it aims to assess vertical population connectivity between deep and shallow reef habitats, providing critical insights for coral reef conservation and management.

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