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Professor Dale Kiefer researches the population dynamics of microbial populations in the sea, focusing on the material and energy flow between planktonic populations, including phytoplankton, microzooplankton, and bacteria. His research examines physiological acclimation in relation to ambient growth environments and the influences on absorption, scattering, and fluorescence properties of microbial cells. Kiefer has developed a novel fluorometer that provides a rapid means of measuring primary production in the sea. His investigations also encompass changes in the underwater light field and concentrations of plankton in the ocean, utilizing radiative transfer algorithms. Throughout his career, Kiefer has been involved in numerous grants and contracts to support his research, including projects on the dynamics of the Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishery and habitat modeling for various marine species. He has contributed to multiple conference presentations worldwide, sharing insights on fisheries sciences and aquaculture management.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research in biological sciences with a focus on marine ecology and microbial populations.
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