Let's dive into the subtidal fringe. The seaweeds kelp are ecosystem engineers that provide ecosystem services ranging from primary production of organic carbon and O2, shelter and food for marine species, and buffering for storm events. These systems contribute to people in many ways via ecosystems services like fisheries support, coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and recreation. Come hear how Dr. Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter and her team are monitoring the distribution of kelp in Ireland and evaluating resilience via genetic diversity and potential banks of microscopic kelp forms. We will also take a deep dive into monitoring tools and remote sensing applications with satellites (infrared/near infrared).
Presenters & Panelists
- Kathryn Schoenrock-Rossiter Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, NUI Galway
- Stacy Krueger-Hadfield Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Aaron Golden Ph.D., College Lecturer, NUI Galway
Webinar Topics
- Kelp as ecosystem "engineers"
- Discover the storm buffering capacity of kelp forests in benthic marine communities
- Distribution of kelp in the USA, Ireland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, and beyond
- Kelp evolution of resilience (in light of climate change) Genetic diversity and seed banking
- Remote sensing with satellites (infrared/near infrared) Monitoring tools
