Head of the Marine Ecosystem Dynamics Lab
PhD in Marine Ecology
Gal is a marine ecologist specialising in mesophotic ecosystems and coral reef dynamics. As the head of the Marine Ecosystem Dynamics Laboratory (MEDs Lab), his research integrates palaeoecology, contemporary surveys, and advanced technologies to understand coral reef dynamics across space, depth and time. His work focuses on mesophotic and rariphotic environments as potential climate refugia, exploring their biodiversity, resilience, and role in broader reef ecosystems. Through international collaborations and multidisciplinary approaches, Gal aims to bridge critical knowledge gaps in marine conservation and develop strategies to protect these vulnerable habitats under increasing environmental pressures.
Academic profileFields of Interest
Coral Reefs
Global marine rainforests
Mesophotic ecosystems
The twilight zone gem
Rariphotic and Deep Sea
Exploring the unknown
Marine Palaeoecology
Establishing past baselines
Selected Publications
Selective deep-water coral bleaching occurs through depth isolation
Mesophotic Ecosystems: The Link between Shallow and Deep-Sea Habitats
Reef-building corals farm and feed on their photosynthetic symbionts
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