{"id":7,"date":"2015-08-03T14:50:20","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T18:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biology.cos.ucf.edu\/abl\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2022-02-17T10:54:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T15:54:59","slug":"welcome-to-the-aquatic-biogeochemistry-lab-at-the-university-of-central-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/biology\/abl\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Aquatic Biogeochemistry Lab at the University of Central Florida!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our research focuses on the microbially-driven exchange and transformation of elements at the interface of the air, water, and soil. Specifically, we’re interested in the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nutrients in wetlands, rivers, and coastal ecosystems. We’re dedicated to crossing disciplinary boundaries to address some of today\u2019s most complex environmental issues. Our research also covers a variety of scales, from bench-top laboratory experiments to field sampling and mapping.\u00a0 We are funded by research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).<\/p>\n

Research focal areas include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Understanding how climate change (sea level rise, temperature, extreme events) affects coastal wetlands<\/li>\n
  2. Investigating methods for improving water quality, including restoration and the ecological engineering of natural systems<\/li>\n
  3. Studying the boundary of natural systems and human impacts to quantify pollutants and assess ecological function in disturbance-prone areas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Keep up with current ABL news and events on the Aquatic Biogeochemistry Laboratory Fabebook page<\/a>!<\/p>\n

    Examples of where we work:<\/p>\n\n\t\t