Nearshore ecosystems such as kelp forests support high biodiversity and valuable ecosystem services, yet they are declining rapidly worldwide. A key challenge in understanding their recovery lies in resolving processes occurring in cryptic early life stages, particularly the microscopic gametophyte stage that underpin kelp population dynamics. My research utilizes a molecular approach to quantify these cryptic ²õ³Ù²¹²µ±ð²õÌýin-situ, integrating environmental DNA, population genetics, and spatial analyses to link early life-stage dynamics with patterns of recruitment and recovery. By making these hidden processes measurable, this work provides new insight into the mechanisms driving kelp forest resilience and offers insights for improving monitoring and restoration in rapidly changing coastal ecosystems.

The presentation will begin at 3:00 PM in Lapham Hall N101, preceded by an informal reception from 2:45 – 3:00PM.

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• Location: Northwest Quadrant Building C 4^th floor (use the red elevators).
  
• Experience: You’ll have the opportunity to tour this wonderful 51ÁÔÆæ resource, explore and learn about 51ÁÔÆæ’s instructional plant collection and fascinating cutting-edge NSF and USDA-funded research. Explore the Greenhouse webpage for details about this facility. 
• Bonus: There will be free plants available, while they last!

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