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Description:
Author(s):
Fauth, J. E., Downs, C. A., Halas, J. C., Dustan, P., Woodley, C. M.
Title:
Mid-range prediction of coral bleaching: a molecular diagnostic system approach
Publication Date:
2003
Publisher:
NOAA, NOS, NCCOS
Editor/Compiler:
Valette-Silver, N., Scavia, D.
Institution:
NOAA
Proceedings Title:
Ecological Forecasting: New Tools for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Management
Series Title:
NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 1
Page(s):
8-14
Abstract:
One challenge facing ecological forecasters is making accurate, mid-range predictions of changes to ecosystem health. Accurately forecasting disease and degradation months in advance could allow resource managers time to minimize or ameliorate stressors that threaten ecosystem structure, function, and integrity. This research has resulted in a molecular biomarker system to assess the physiological status of corals by assaying specific parameters of cellular physiology indicative of individual colony health. Molecular biomarkers provide useful tools for ecological forecasting because they assay vital cellular and physiological parameters. Understanding the mechanistic basis of degradative processes should help scientists and resource managers identify and alleviate the environmental stresses that trigger them.
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Notes:
FY2003 CRCP Project ID 1166; Project Title: Coral Disease and Health Consortium Project; Principal Investigator: Cheryl Woodley
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