We study the ecophysiology of marine organisms with a special focus on corals and the impact of anthropogenic stressors on their community. Ocean warming is driving the degradation of coral reefs in the tropic and could allow the increase of coral abundance in warm-temperate areas. However, ocean warming comes in combination with ocean acidification which is limiting the growth of corals on a global scale. We also study the impact of other anthropogenic stressors on marine ecosystems in general and thrive to understand the ecology and future trajectories of these ecosystems through the study of the physiology and ecology combining field and laboratory studies. To increase awareness of the different environmental problems that threatens marine ecosystems we also conduct various social outreach activities.

Seascapes from Shimoda, Shikine Island control and CO₂ seep sites representing the present and future of warm-temperate areas under ocean warming and combined ocean acidification and warming, respectively. The photos were taken by the artist Prof. Nicolas Floc'h with who we are conducting a science-art project.

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