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PhD Candidate Geography, Memorial University
Biogeography of Cold-Water Corals in the Northern Labrador Sea and Eastern Canadian Arctic
Abstract:
Using six years of remotely operated vehicle video footage across 22 locations, we investigate how environmental gradients influence community composition among 15 cold-water coral taxa. Beyond corals, we also examine patterns across the broader seafloor community while establishing an ecological foundation to inform modelling efforts. Ultimately, this work aims to use a joint species distribution modelling approach to examine the bottom-up transformation of a rapidly changing Arctic.
About the speaker:
Tyler received his MSc in Marine Biology from the University of Maine and has enjoyed applying that knowledge to his PhD here at Memorial University. He is looking forward to presenting an update on his research.
When: Friday Nov. 13th, 2026 1-2pm.
Where: Arts 2071
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