Hafa Adai from Guam!

Phycophila · Mar 18, 2015

Hello everyone!

I'm Anna - a graduate student at the University of Guam studying phycology and genetic diversity of marine plants. I used to keep reef tanks in college, but now I just enjoy the natural "tank" in my backyard :wink:

Anyway, I'm hoping to get in contact with one or some of the moderators here. I and several other researchers from the region are starting a project on the genetics of Chaetomorpha ("chaeto") and I'd like to involve the online reefkeeping community. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to who I should talk to?

Thanks!

mike007 · Mar 18, 2015

Sounds very Interesting can you elaborate more?

Phycophila · Mar 18, 2015

Hi Mike - yes, it's going to be a great study about Chaetomorpha and its geographical spread. It may be turning out to be the new "killer algae" that Caulerpa taxifolia was a few years ago, but we have a few things to figure out before that is determined. I will elaborate plenty, but I just want the administrator's approval before I solicit information and algae samples from forum users.

Are you a moderator or admin? I have a letter I can PM to you about the details and extent of the study.

kschweer · Mar 18, 2015

Welcome to R2R!!! Sounds like a very cool project. Pm revhtree he is the administrator of the site in sure he can help you with what info you are looking for.