Understanding the role of climate change in carbonate diagenesis
ApplyProject Description
The process of diagenesis and alteration of biological materials post deposition is not well understood. However it is important for a better understanding of the carbon cycle and the role of lithification. Here we ask the question as to how climate change affects diagenetic proceses in tropical shallow-water sediments. An experimental approach is envisioned to investigate those alterations through time.
Program -
Earth Science and Engineering
Division -
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Center Affiliation -
Red Sea Research Center
Field of Study -
Carbonate Sedimentology and Reef Ecology
About the
Researcher
Hildegard Westphal
Desired Project Deliverables
The VSRP will be in charge of running the experiment, and for analysing the samples by optical imagery. The outcome will be summarized and discussed a comprehensive report.
RECOMMENDED STUDENT ACADEMIC & RESEARCH BACKGROUND
Carbonate secreting organisms
Reef organisms
