Predicting Connectivity

We use genomic and remote sensing methods to predict connectivity—how organisms move and exchange genes across marine systems—and how this connectivity drives invasion dynamics. 

By identifying when populations enter dispersal and reproductive phases, including otherwise invisible stages, we anticipate how invasive species spread under different environmental conditions. 

This work links connectivity to both the expansion and persistence of populations, enabling more proactive strategies for managing invasions such as the invasive algae Caulerpa prolifera.