Seagrass physiological responses to marine heatwaves

The objective of this work is to comparatively evaluate the physiological response of two seagrass species to marine heat waves, a phenomenon that is increasing in frequency and intensity as part of climate change. The core of the experimental work will take place in a mesocosm system, where plants will be acclimated to replicate tanks and then exposed to a simulated heat wave. The response of the plants will be evaluated at the different stages of the heatwave process using non-invasive methods, assessing the potentially stressful effects of heatwaves in different sections of the leaves (corresponding to different tissue ages). Complementary, leaf tissue will be collected during the experiment for determination of key biochemical stress indicators. This practice will involve some field work and extensive mesocosm experimentation. 

Language requirements: 
English is the working language for this practice
Additional costs to be covered by the student: 
No
COVID-19 contingency plan: 
In alternative to on-site work, the online alternative will comprehend a systematic literature review of this topic.
format: 
on-site