Personal background :
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I am born in South of France. Growing up between the Alps & Provence, +
I was born in the South of France. Growing up between the Alps & Provence,
I have always been amazed by Nature & its diversity.
- Remembering my grand-father's stories about Polynesian reefs, I took on the adventure of discovering
- coral reefs ecology during my second year of master degree & could not consider another path for myself ever since.
+ Reminiscing about my grand-father's stories about Polynesian reefs, I embarked on the adventure of discovering
+ coral reefs ecology during my second year of master's degree & have not consider another path for myself ever since.
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2020 - Ph.D. degree in Life Science (TIGP biodiv. program, B
About me
- My research focuses on coral-associated ecosystems, especially within the Kuroshio region. I am based in Taiwan &
- currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Oceanography of National Taiwan University (IONTU-FRElab).
+ My research focuses on coral-associated ecosystems, particularly within the Kuroshio region. Currently based in Taiwan, I serve as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Oceanography of National Taiwan University (IONTU-FRElab).
- I have an interest on both modern & paleo-reefs as past ecosystems can hold crucial informations for scientists to understand better reef ecosystems & predict their future in the ongoing changing era.
- However, the reciproque is also true. It is important to have a good knowledge of reef's functioning using today's reefs in order to understand past-reefs functioning & their trajectories through geological periods.
+ I have a keen interest in both modern & paleo-reefs, as past ecosystems can provide valuable information for scientists striving to better understand reef ecosystems & predict their future in the ongoing changing era.
+ Conversely, understanding present-day reef functioning is equally essential for deciphering the dynamics of past reefs & their evolution across geological periods
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Current project
- Since July 2021, I have joined the team of Pr. Vianney Denis at the Functional Reef Ecology lab (IONTU, Taiwan)
- to work on the 100 Taiwan Reefs Matter (100TRM) project funded by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA, Taiwan).
-
2023 - Expected delivery of the final project's products to OCA & the public
+ Since July 2021, I have been part of Pr. Vianney Denis' team at the Functional Reef Ecology lab (IONTU, Taiwan),
+ focusing on the 100 Taiwan Reefs Matter (100TRM) project funded by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA, Taiwan).
+ 2024 - Expected delivery of the final project's outcomes to OCA & the public
This project aims:
- - 1) to document the current state of coral-communities within Taiwan ocean waters,
+ - 1) to document the current state of coral communities within Taiwan's ocean waters,
- 2) to evaluate the efficacy of the Taiwanese Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
@@ -86,15 +85,15 @@ 2023 - Expected delivery of the final project's products to O
About me
- My research focuses on coral-associated ecosystems, especially within the Kuroshio region. I am based in Taiwan &
- currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Oceanography of National Taiwan University (IONTU-FRElab).
+ My research focuses on coral-associated ecosystems, particularly within the Kuroshio region. Currently based in Taiwan, I serve as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Oceanography of National Taiwan University (IONTU-FRElab).
- I have an interest on both modern & paleo-reefs as past ecosystems can hold crucial informations for scientists to understand better reef ecosystems & predict their future in the ongoing changing era.
- However, the reciproque is also true. It is important to have a good knowledge of reef's functioning using today's reefs in order to understand past-reefs functioning & their trajectories through geological periods.
+ I have a keen interest in both modern & paleo-reefs, as past ecosystems can provide valuable information for scientists striving to better understand reef ecosystems & predict their future in the ongoing changing era.
+ Conversely, understanding present-day reef functioning is equally essential for deciphering the dynamics of past reefs & their evolution across geological periods
@@ -69,14 +68,14 @@About me
Current project
- Since July 2021, I have joined the team of Pr. Vianney Denis at the Functional Reef Ecology lab (IONTU, Taiwan) - to work on the 100 Taiwan Reefs Matter (100TRM) project funded by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA, Taiwan).
-2023 - Expected delivery of the final project's products to OCA & the public
+ Since July 2021, I have been part of Pr. Vianney Denis' team at the Functional Reef Ecology lab (IONTU, Taiwan), + focusing on the 100 Taiwan Reefs Matter (100TRM) project funded by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA, Taiwan).
+2024 - Expected delivery of the final project's outcomes to OCA & the public
This project aims:-
@@ -86,15 +85,15 @@- 1) to document the current state of coral-communities within Taiwan ocean waters,
+- 1) to document the current state of coral communities within Taiwan's ocean waters,
- 2) to evaluate the efficacy of the Taiwanese Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
2023 - Expected delivery of the final project's products to O
- To date [07/2023], we performed field investigations in 101 locations, using transect and photo-quadrat methods. Our survey includes numerous remote islets
- such as Penjiayu (彭佳嶼), Mianhuayu (棉花嶼), Huapingyu (花瓶嶼), Turtle Island (龜山島), Ludao (綠島), Lanyu (蘭嶼), Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球), Penghu archipelago (澎湖) as well as remote sites such as Qixingyan (七星岩).
+ As of July 2023, we have conducted field investigations in 101 locations, employing transect and photo-quadrat methods. Our survey encompasses numerous remote islets
+ such as Penjiayu (彭佳嶼), Mianhuayu (棉花嶼), Huapingyu (花瓶嶼), Turtle Island (龜山島), Ludao (綠島), Lanyu (蘭嶼), Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球), Penghu archipelago (澎湖) as well as remote sites like Qixingyan (七星岩).
MPAs in Taiwan:
- In Taiwan, numerous governing agencies are implementing various MPAs types & do not necessarly consults each other in their establishment or management. It can occasionally lead to complex overlap between MPAs &/or managing agencies + In Taiwan, numerous governing agencies are implementing various types of MPAs without necessarly consulting each other in their establishment or management. This can occasionally lead to complex overlap between MPAs &/or managing agencies (see maps below). Such situations are unlikely to provided better or more efficient ecosystems management, - highlighting the necessity for a countrywide evaluation of the different types of MPAs existing in Taiwan and a better consultation between the various governing agencies involved in both MPAs implementation and management. + highlighting the necessity for a countrywide evaluation of the different types of MPAs existing in Taiwan & better consultation between the various governing agencies involved in both the implementation & management of MPAs.
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