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Research interests

My research interests focus on the interplay between biology and ocean carbonate chemistry. 

Currently I am investigating the physiology of coccolithophores during a bloom in the Icelandic Basin as part of the NERC BIO-CARBON CHALKY project. Previous work focused on tropical ecosystems, examining the response of corals to ocean acidification, drivers of tropical coastal ocean acidification and autonomous technology.

Biography

Sarah joined the OceanCANDY group at the Lyell in October 2024 as a PDRA working on the BIO-Carbon CHALKY project. Sarah is investigating coccolithophore physiology during bloom conditions in the Icelandic Basin and then aims to investigate the role of coccolithophores on ocean alkalinity. Prior to joining the group, Sarah worked as a Marine Environmental Science at Fugro, having completed her PhD titled "River to reef: Inorganic carbon cycling in the Belizean coastal ocean" at the National Oceanography Centre and University of Southampton in 2023 through the Common Wealth Economies Programme

Sarah is an advocate for early careers and is currently co-chair of BIO-Carbon ECOP Network, Social Media Manager for GOA-ON ECOP Network ICONEC, ECR Rep for Joint BIO-Carbon and MASTS Data Workshop, runs the Lyell ECR Journal Club, and sits on the MASTS Biogeochemistry Forum.

Research Group Contact Details

Sarah is part of the OceanCANDY Group at The Lyell Centre.

Key Research Words/Phrases

Ocean Acidication | Carbonate Chemistry | Ocean Biogeochemistry | Coccolithophores | Coral Reefs | Carbonate Counter Pump |

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Keywords

  • GC Oceanography
  • Carbonate Chemistry
  • Biogeochemistry of modern and greenhouse oceans
  • Coccolithophores
  • Ocean Productivity
  • Carbonate Pump
  • Ocean Acidification

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