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Océane Cardesse

Overview of thesis

Climate change and habitat loss are critical threats to coral reefs, yet the long-term drivers of reef fish productivity remain poorly understood. This project investigates how ancient environmental shifts can help predict the future of reef fisheries, which are essential for the health and livelihoods of millions. While modern reefs are often judged by static measures of biomass, this research focuses on the dynamic processes that sustain fish production over evolutionary timescales.

Coral reefs support exceptional biodiversity and provide vital nutritional resources, but they are increasingly vulnerable to warming oceans and declining structural complexity. This study will combine the coral fossil record with cutting-edge ecological modelling to reconstruct past productivity patterns and forecast how future reefs will function under climate stress. The findings will provide a scientific foundation to safeguard food security and inform fisheries management across the Indo-Pacific.

Qualifications

  • Erasmus Mundus Master of Marine Environment and Ressources (MER+), University of Southampton, University of the Basque Country, Université de Liège, 2024.
  • Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology), Victoria University of Wellington, 2021

Research

Research Interests

  • Marine Ecology
  • Macroecology
  • Macroevolution
  • Coral Reef Ecology

Past Research employment history

  • 2024-2026: Research Assistant in Coral Reef Ecology, CRIOBE (Perpignan, FRANCE)

Scholarships and Awards

  • 2026 - DVCR Strategic Research Scholarship
  • 2023 - MER Consortium Mobility Grant

Supervisors

Contact

Océane Cardesse
PhD Student
Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research
School of Science
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