Studying relationships at biological interfaces through directed assembly of marine biofilm communities

Funder	Natural Environment Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Essex
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2023
End Date	Mar 30, 2027
Duration	1,277 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2905715`

Grant Description

This research will focus on the interactions between invertebrate larvae and biofilms, investigating if specific bacterial taxa present within the biofilms prevent or accelerate the settlement and metamorphosis of different larvae.

The invertebrates chosen will have environmental significance such as key biofouling species found in the maritime and aquaculture industries or have a large ecological significance such as reef-building corals.