Population and Community Dynamics of Corals

这项研究计划有三个方面：(1)珊瑚种群和群落动态的测量；(2)阐明导致这些动态的机制；(3)开发可用于预测珊瑚礁种群和群落的变化和组织的数学模型。康奈尔被广泛认为是当今海洋生态学的领导者，因为他对生态理论的贡献以及对理论发展所做的出色的实证研究。他和他的合作者休斯博士一直是我们了解珊瑚礁系统的主要贡献者。

This research program has three facets: (1) the measurement of the dynamics of coral populations and communities; (2) elucidation of the mechanisms responsible for these dynamics; and (3) the development of mathematical models useful in predicting change and organization of reef populations and communities. Connell is widely seen as a leader in marine ecology today through his contributions to ecological theory and the excellent empirical studies tesing theories developed. He and his collaborator Dr. Hughes have been major contributors in our understanding of reef systems.