My research has been focused on reef-building corals and the fascinating symbiotic dinoflagellate living within their tissue. I'm interested in how this symbiosis will survive under climate change conditions and whether we can obtain information to help coral acclimate to the future conditions of our oceans. It is clear that climate change is already having an impact around the world, including Sydney, indicating that this research is important and timely. In addition to looking for new ways to protect coral reefs, I'm also dedicating time to engage with the local community about ways to live more sustainably on our planet.