Biodiversity and ecosystem

Advance our understanding of ecology and the processes that influence biodiversity and  ecosystem structure and function

Ecosystems are underpinned by biological and ecological processes interacting with environmental factors. This theme aims to contribute to the understanding of how ecosystems function, through understanding the ecology of organisms and how they contribute and interact with their environment. Biodiversity is central to ecosystem function and so our research covers diversity at the molecular, population, community and ecosystem levels of biological organisation, at  both local and global scales. To improve our ability to assess and predict the consequence of change, we perform, review and disseminate evidence-based research. 

View our projects:

• (opens in a new window)Ecostructure - Climate change adaptation through ecologically sensitive coastal infrastructure
• (opens in a new window)Distribution and effects of artificial structures in global harbours
• Resilience of ecosystem function
• Modelling airborne spread of pathogens (ash dieback disease)
• Dispersal of invasive species
• Peatland properties influencing greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals
• (opens in a new window)CAISIE - Control of aquatic invasive species and restoration of natural communities in Ireland