Sophia Rahnke

Technician

My Research

I am broadly interested in the biology, ecology, and conservation of coral reef ecosystems. My work has specifically focused on understanding the abiotic requirements of corals during their early life history stages and developing coral husbandry techniques that optimize survival and growth of juvenile corals. In doing so, I aim to contribute to the knowledge required to strengthen reef restoration efforts in the context of climate change.

Education and Experience

BS  - University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Marine Biology, 2021                                          

Current Projects

• Optimization of abiotic factors for improved growth and survivorship of juvenile corals

Publications

Hancock J, Barrows A, Roome T, Huffmyer AS, Matsuda S, Munk N, Rahnke S, Drury C. Coral husbandry for ocean futures: leveraging abiotic factors to increase survivorship, growth and resilience in juvenile Montipora capitata. Marine Ecology Progress Series (2021): https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13534