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Dr. Christian Heesch has Studied Cnidarians

Dr. Christian Heesch spends much of his time in his New York marine biology lab researching the relationship between coral reefs and the fishing industry.

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Dr. Christian Heesch has Studied Cnidarians

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  1. Dr. Christian Heesch has Studied Cnidarians Throughout his studies to become a marine biologist, Dr. Christian Heesch became fascinated with the organisms known as cnidarians. This phylum is home to the true jellyfish. A true jellyfish is one that has offensive and defensive capabilities, such as the ability to sting its prey or a threatening predator. Stinging smaller forms of copepod zooplankton is what helps to keep the copepod population at a reasonable level in all of the oceans around the world.

  2. Dr. Christian Heesch and the Importance of Krill As a marine biologist, Dr. Christian Heesch grasps the delicate and crucial relationship between krill and other marine species or organisms. Krill is a specimen which feeds on the phytoplankton called diatoms in colder waters. In warmer ocean areas the krill tends to eat smaller animals. As a member of the food web, krill is the largest nutrient source for all types of whales in existence today. Without krill, one population would die while another would become overwhelming.

  3. Dr. Christian Heesch and Zooplankton Communities Having spent a majority of his education dedicated to learning about marine biology, Dr. Christian Heesch, found it interesting that zooplankton has a community-oriented behavior. In the oceans there are millions upon millions of zooplankton living and providing a balance to the aquatic ecosystem. However, not all zooplankton live in the same areas. The prefer to group together in a communal fashion that suits their habitat and nourishment needs. This helps scientists place boundaries within a large water mass.

  4. Dr. Christian Heesch has Hiked Kalalau Trail Hiking is one of marine biologist Dr. Christian Heesch's best loved pastimes. Over the last fifteen years he has had the opportunity to hike is some of the finest locations around the world, and Kalalau Trail in Kauai is one of his favorites. Though this trail is known to be one of the most dangerous in the United States, it is also one of the lushest with greenery and wildlife. He is especially fond of the waterfalls.

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