Marc Kochzius

The Marine Biology Lab, lead by Marc Kochzius,  investigates the (molecular) ecology of invertebrates and fishes from tropical, temperate and polar seas. The main research topic is the connectivity of populations from coral reefs and mangroves by pelagic early life history stages, which disperse with ocean currents. Exchange among populations is investigated by applying genomics. The analysis of marine communities in relation to environmental parameters is also investigated This includes analyses of anthropogenic disturbances, such as trace metal pollution, which can have negative effects on the community structure and functioning of marine ecosystems.

• Delhaye, L.J., Elskens, M., Ricaurte-Villota, C., Cerpa, L., Kochzius, M. (2023). Baseline concentrations, spatial distribution and origin of trace elements in marine surface sediments of the northern Antarctic Peninsula. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 187, 114501
• Ducret, H., Timm, J., Rodriguez-Moreno, M., Huyghe, F., Kochzius, M. (2022). Strong genetic structure and limited connectivity among populations of Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in the centre of marine biodiversity. Coral Reefs, 41, 599–609
• Bravo, H., Cannicci, S., Huyghe, F., Leermakers, M., Sheikh, M.A., Kochzius, M. (2021). Ecological health of coral reefs in Zanzibar. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 48(2021), 102014