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Karen Filbee-Dexter is a marine ecologist specializing in the study of drivers of long-term change in coastal ecosystems. Her research primarily focuses on the impacts of climate-driven changes on kelp forests, shifts to alternative ecosystems like turf reefs and sea urchin barrens, and the restoration of these ecosystems using innovative approaches such as the 'Green Gravel' tool. Her work addresses critical questions linking social-ecological systems and explores the ethical implications of using genetic restoration techniques. Currently, she investigates the drivers and resilience of kelp forest turfs as part of a Discovery Early Career Research Award project. Additionally, she leads initiatives that assess blue carbon management and the consequences of climate change on Arctic kelp forests. Filbee-Dexter has collaborated with multiple institutions and research groups, contributing to the understanding of marine diversity and ecosystem services in a changing ocean.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching and researching in the field of marine ecology with a focus on kelp forests and climate change.
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