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Ocean Sciences

Timothy B. King

Timothy B. King is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Ocean Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where his research focuses on coral reef metabolism, biogeochemistry, and the functioning of coral communities under marginal environmental conditions.

Looks can be deceiving: Why high coral cover does not always mean high reef productivity

Looks can be deceiving: Why high coral cover does not always mean high reef productivity

When most people imagine a coral reef, they picture clear, warm, sunny tropical waters. However, the coral communities of Hong Kong live in a vastly different setting. In the shadows of one of the most densely populated coastlines in the world, these corals persist under highly turbid conditions, receiving relatively little light over the year. Water conditions are also highly seasonal, with large ...[Read More]