Objectif The coastal zone, where fresh and saltwater meet, hosts some of the most dynamic, diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. Ecological and hydrological land-ocean connectivity are important drivers of these ecosystems. This study will advance the understanding of hydrological-ecological coupling and connectivity, by studying relationships of key fauna with coastal groundwater hydrology in the tropical realm on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The use of groundwater proxies embedded in shells of fast-growing molluscs as bio-indicators for hydrological-ecological coupling in the coastal zone will be explored, and the usage pattern of a groundwater-fed coastal inlet by the iconic Queen Conch Strombus gigas will be documented. High-resolution sclerochronology in a sessile hydrological sentinel, the bivalve Isognomon alatus together with traditional hydrological investigations will be used to document variability of groundwater exposure to resident biota, and shell sclerochronology of the roaming Strombus gigas and concurrent acoustic telemetry will explain habitat usage of this endangered and socio-economically important species in the Caribbean Sea on whole-of-life scale. Champ scientifique natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologyhydrogeologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IIF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinateur CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS Contribution de l’UE € 260 975,00 Adresse RUE MICHEL ANGE 3 75794 Paris France Voir sur la carte Région Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Anne Fagon (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
