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Coppede Cussioli, Mariana
Name | Coppede Cussioli, Mariana |
Status | PhD Candidate |
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Institution | University of Waiakto |
IC41_NZ - Turbidity variations in and around Tauranga Harbour
Worldwide estuaries are experiencing recognized increase in suspended sediment concentration, caused by a combination of natural events and human-induced activities, resulting in decrease of water quality. In this context, our project focuses on understanding how background turbidity and turbid dredging plumes change the availability and properties of light in estuarine ecosystems and how they affect seagrass photosynthesis and the feeding behaviour of key species. Seagrass form highly productive ecosystems and provide a habitat for a range of other organisms, and suspension feeders play an import role in the benthic-pelagic coupling. more
Curriculum Vitae
Education | |
Since 2014 | PhD Student University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand |
2008 - 2010 | MSc in Geological Oceanography, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil |
2003 - 2008 | BSc in Oceanography, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Work Experience | |
2010 – 2013 | Oceanographer Consultant, dredging projects/modelling, Tetra Tech, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Feb/2007 – Dec/2007: | Internship, Coastal Dynamics Laboratory, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Dec/2003 – Aug/2006 | Internship, Benthic Dynamics Laboratory, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil |
2004 – 2009 | Volunteer coordinator in 'Schools to the Sea' Project: Environmental outreach programme, Aquatic Studies and Research Foundation - FUNDESPA, Brazil |
peer-reviewed publications
Cussioli, MC, Bryan, KR, Pilditch, CA, de Lange, WP (2015) Dispersal of dredging plumes in Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand: A field study. In: Australasian Coasts and Ports 2015. Wellington, New Zealand: IPENZ, 222-228.