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Author: Tricia Thibodeau

I am a plankton ecologist focused on the effects of rapid climate change on phytoplankton and zooplankton populations and physiology. The major pillars of my research explore how global climate change (1) has and will impact long-term trends in plankton population dynamics and (2) has affected plankton physiology and feeding ecology. As a Postdoctoral fellow of the Rhode Island Consortium for Coastal Ecology, Assessment, Innovation, and Modeling (RI-CAIM) I am analyzing the multi-decadal long-term plankton time series in Narragansett Bay. By identifying underlying environmental parameters driving plankton community dynamics my work will facilitate efforts to forecast important ecological phenomena in the region.
Climate changed linked to Antarctic heatwaves
Climate Change

Climate changed linked to Antarctic heatwaves

Scientist show how record-breaking Antarctic warming exacerbated by climate change.
June 7, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Snow
Biological oceanography

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Snow

Did you know that it snows in the ocean? How tiny ocean particles impact Earth’s climate.
May 6, 2022May 9, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
Ocean time series brings new, unexpected insights into ocean carbon export
Biological oceanography

Ocean time series brings new, unexpected insights into ocean carbon export

Analysis of a 30-year ocean time series reveals that carbon export to the deep ocean is maintained despite warming waters
April 11, 2022April 12, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
A story of sacrifice in the deep sea
Ocean Acidification

A story of sacrifice in the deep sea

A recent study finds that certain seashells dissolve themselves to preserve their shelled siblings, with implications for Earth’s climate.
March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
The gendered effects of mangrove destruction
Human Health Seafood

The gendered effects of mangrove destruction

Shrimp aquaculture is changing coastal ecosystems as well as the lives and gender norms of those living at the interface.
February 11, 2022February 16, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
Deep-dwellers of the sea affected by clouds in the sky
Biological oceanography

Deep-dwellers of the sea affected by clouds in the sky

Plankton and fish daily vertical migrations are affected by cloud shadows, a previously undescribed phenomenon.
December 17, 2021December 27, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!
Biological oceanography

Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!

While tiny in nature, zooplankton are important in regulating carbon in the ocean. Read on to learn how!
November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Biogeochemistry

Seasons change and so does Ocean Acidification in Alaska

Ocean Acidification is a global problem that can seasonally intensify in the Gulf of Alaska. Read on to learn how.
October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Disappearing Ocean Climates
Climate Change

Disappearing Ocean Climates

We know with climate change that the ocean is changing as well, but how much? Read on to find out!
September 21, 2021September 23, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Can seaweed save the planet?
Climate Change

Can seaweed save the planet?

Can a giant patch of seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean save the planet from the effects of climate change?
August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
An unexpected source of deep-sea iron in the Southern Ocean fuels life at the ocean’s surface
Biogeochemistry Biological oceanography Biology deep sea Physical oceanography Remote Sensing

An unexpected source of deep-sea iron in the Southern Ocean fuels life at the ocean’s surface

The cold, dark Southern Ocean makes it difficult for phytoplankton, the plants of the sea, to get the resources they…
July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Fish with supervision? See for yourself!
Biology deep sea Evolution Genetics genomics

Fish with supervision? See for yourself!

The deep, dark ocean is a hard place to live but new research reveals that some deep-sea fish are able…
June 23, 2021June 24, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Size matters: The power of particles in determining ocean color
Biological oceanography ocean engineering Remote Sensing technology

Size matters: The power of particles in determining ocean color

Ever wonder why the ocean is blue, or why ocean color changes? New research published by a team of scientists…
May 27, 2021June 1, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau

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