“At our research group, we take an optimistic approach, exploring how rewilding can restore ecosystems and boost their resilience in the face of climate change”

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Stay updated with our latest research breakthroughs, fieldwork stories, and media appearances. Maintained since 2008

Research

We tackle coastal ecosystem challenges through innovative science and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Methods

We use state of the art methods and experiment with new tools, materials and systems.

Explore our methods below!

Large scale experiments on ecosystem functioning
Technology-enabled ecological monitoring
Foodweb and trophic analysis
biogeochemical and greenhouse gas measurements
Mesocosm and multistressor experiments
Spatial and long-term modeling

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Our work is always the result of a joint effort and based on combining the knowledge and expertise of our team

Collaboration

Our projects are multidisciplinary collaborations with people from different institutes and organizations.

We often work internationally, at many different places in the world. Perhaps we work close to you!

Impact

Sharing knowledge is key to the impact of scientific research.

We share our work through university courses and trainings, but also by engaging communities and creative storytelling.

Have a look at our courses, or, get in touch if you have a question or an idea for a story.

Dr. Marjolijn J. A. Christianen

Associate Professor Marine Ecology

ph.: +31 317 481 753

Marjolijn.Christianen@wur.nl

Wageningen University, Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management Group, Wageningen, NL-6700 AA, The Netherlands

Get in touch

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*Penyu is the word for sea turtle in Bahasa Indonesia, the language of the country where many of our early studies were carried out.