This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.074 - Biological Sciences) in the amount of $240,000 will fund a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology to explore how interactions among coral reef fishes drive ecosystem-scale function in coral reef environments. The research will integrate empirical data from field and laboratory experiments to uncover the relationships between individual behavioral phenotypes, group composition, collective behavior, and ecosystem function in coral reef systems. The project aims to advance scientific knowledge of collective behavior and predict how coral reef ecosystems will respond to environmental changes over the long term. In addition, the Fellow plans to engage in science education and outreach efforts to broaden participation in STEM. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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