Population and Community Dynamics of Corals

这项研究计划有三个方面：（1）测量珊瑚种群和群落的动态;（2）阐明这些动态的机制;（3）开发数学模型，用于预测珊瑚种群和群落的变化和组织。康奈尔被广泛认为是当今海洋生态学的领导者，他对生态理论的贡献和对理论发展的优秀实证研究。他和他的合作者休斯博士在我们对珊瑚礁系统的理解方面做出了重大贡献。

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.