The Climate Change Cluster (C3) provides a deeper understanding of the world’s aquatic plant and microbe ecosystems that are critical to the wellbeing of the global community. We produce new insights that address the challenges of human and ecological interactions with the climate.
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Our research areas
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Algae biotechnology
Working with industry to develop algae and their derivates into innovative green and clean technologies
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Future reefs
Studying how environmental conditions influence reef-forming corals and how to better preserve and re-build healthy reefs
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Ocean microbiology
Understanding how ocean microorganisms are influenced by, and influence, oceanographic processes and marine ecosystems
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Productive coasts
Exploring how photosynthetic organisms respond to natural and human changes in their environment
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Find out more about C3 research programs across algae, coral reefs and marine microbiology.
C3 news and projects
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Jean-Baptiste Raina recognised with 2024 Alma Dal Co award
Jean-Baptiste (JB) Raina from the Ocean Microbiology Group at C3, has been honoured with the 2024 Alma Dal Co Award from the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME).
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Research with impactPhD candidate Rachael Scott wins prestigious Green Gown Award for 'Research with Impact' for her work with the Great Barrier Reef.
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Taking a bite out of carbon emissions
A research partnership between the UTS Climate Change Cluster and v2food is exploring ways that algae can transform the way we eat - and provide solutions to the climate crisis.
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Deep Green Biotech Hub -
Come on a C3 tour
Monthly tours of the C3 and Deep Green Biotech Hub give visitors a first-hand look at our innovative research facilities.
Climate Change Cluster (C3) Brochure (PDF, 3.3MB)
Climate Change Cluster (C3) 2023 Annual Report (PDF, 3.8MB)
