Marnie L. Freckelton

This study compares bacterial biofilms, macroinvertebrate colonization, and degradation patterns on biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics and natural substrates over 22 weeks.

The paper identifies bacterial O-antigen polysaccharides as specific settlement cues for coral larvae, showing species and strain specificity and ecological relevance.

This paper introduces a bacteria-powered living material that significantly enhances coral larval settlement on restoration substrates.

The paper investigates the sequence of events in larval settlement and metamorphosis of Hydroides elegans, finding that settlement is initiated by attachment and primary tube formation, with cilia loss playing a critical role.