We research the biogeochemistry of marine systems, both in the open ocean and in shelf seas. We take on societal and global environmental issues.

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Phyllis Lam
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My research interests are mainly within the functional roles of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycling, particularly the nitrogen and carbon cycles, in diverse marine and aquatic systems.
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A school of blue and yellow fish swims above a seagrass meadow underwater.

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Mapping seagrass in the Western Indian Ocean to boost conservation efforts

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    A recent study gives a new perspective on why our planet has managed to stay habitable for billions of years – concluding it is almost certainly due, at least in part, to luck.

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