Pettay, Daniel Tyler

Associate Professor

Dr. Pettay is a broadly trained molecular ecologist interested in how microalgal populations, species and communities respond to environmental change, both natural and anthropogenic in nature, and influence tidal, seasonal and long-term trends in biogeochemical processes. He investigates these processes over spatial scales ranging from meters to thousands of kilometers using an interdisciplinary approach that includes molecular genetics, environmental monitoring and comparative physiology.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Beaufort
Department
BFT Natural Sciences
Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Interest Background

Interest Keywords
Algal biology, biogeochemistry, biogeography, comparative physiology, ecology/evolution, environmental change, harmful algae, continuous environmental monitoring, invertebrate/algal symbioses, microbial ecology, molecular ecology, oceanography, and population genetics
Personal Focus Areas
temperate microalgal and cyanobacterial communities of the eastern United States, algal symbionts of tropical invertebrates, particularly coral
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