Research Scientist at Red Sea Research Center. Bi-Polar researcher concerned about marine biodiversity. Inverts lover. @APECsSpain @Conxita_LAB #KAUST
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Proud to represent Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 at #SCAR2026 in Oslo 🇳🇴
Presenting our latest work using eDNA to explore Antarctic marine biodiversity 🧽🦪 🦐🪼@KaustResearch @carlosduartephd @Conxita_LAB
🐋🦐 Also at #SCAR2026, presenting our work from the @ConvexSeascape project.
Using sedimentary DNA, we aim to quantify whale and krill signals and reconstruct their historical dynamics in Antarctica — looking into the past to better understand these key Southern Ocean species
🧬 And a third contribution at #SCAR2026! Great to see
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work on how Antarctic marine invertebrates respond to heat stress at the transcriptomic level — revealing striking species-specific responses to warming. 📷@Conxita_LAB
@carlosduartephd
Another #SCAR2026 conference. Thrilled to see so many colleagues again and reconnect with Antarctic science again 🇦🇶 @Conxita_LAB
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Thrilled to share that Chapter 2 of my PhD is out! 🐟 We found a cryptic Benthosema lineage & panmixia in the Red Sea’s largest fish stock. First population genetic baseline for this warming hotspot! @carangpre @carlosduartephd @LutfiAfiq
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KAUST Marine Scientist Dr Shannon Klein explains findings from a new global study on marine ecosystems during record ocean warming. Researchers tracked over 200 ecological impacts worldwide and found disruption occurs year-round, not only during summer heat extremes.
kaust.news/yGrH
🚨 The 2024 marine heatwave caused unprecedented coral bleaching in the central Red Sea.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ecochg.202…
Great work leaded by Natalie Dunn
Happy to be part of this great team
Our last work is on media
A KAUST-led study provides one of the first global assessments of marine ecosystem impacts during the first year global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Analyzing 201 ecological impact events across the world's oceans, researchers found evidence of disruption occurring throughout the year not only during summer heat extremes.
Read more: kaust.news/yGrH
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Amazing work led by @AmalBajaffer is now available. The new bible for navigating eDNA’s trickiest pitfalls. We tackle false positives & negatives head‑on, from sampling to bioinformatics. A must read for your eDNA project📖🔬
@LutfiAfiq
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New paper out! We compared heat-stress responses in two Antarctic benthic invertebrates using transcriptomics, revealing distinct molecular responses and potential differences in resilience under ocean warming. @Conxita_LAB @carlosduartephd
frontiersin.org/journals/mar…
Sedimentary Ancient DNA for the Past, Present, and Future of the Oceans. Very proud of my student Diego Rivera. There is a new doctor in the room 🧬
Blue carbon and Science-driven innovation for Marine Conservation. My talk today in the #IUCN World Conservation Congress. #AbuDhabi2025
Congratulations to my student @KenLim96243543 for successfully defending his PhD on the Ecology of Mesopelagic Fishes in the Red Sea! A remarkable achievement after years of dedication, curiosity, and hard work. Very proud of you! 🌊🐟
Very proud of @KenLim96243543 Another chapter of his thesis🐟
Describing a new species of a parasitic copepod
New paper:
Discovery of new species of mesoparasitic pennellid (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida) from the endemic mesopelagic lightfish Vinciguerria mabahiss in the Red Sea
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Proud and excited about our new paper
We highlight good practices for equitable, respectful collaborations in coral reef science — crucial for better, fairer, and more impactful research.
Collaboration is key to protecting reefs and empowering communities.
nature.com/articles/s44183-0…
It’s been a real pleasure to work alongside such brilliant colleagues @Dr_ShannonKlein , @CassandraRoch , @carlosduartephd
Collaboration, mutual learning, and shared goals make the journey just as meaningful as the results. 🌟
#CoralReefScience #BetterScience #EquityInResearch
Check our last research lead by @Dr_ShannonKlein Congrats to all the team
Exploration of two low-oxygen deep-sea areas of the Red Sea by remotely operated and crewed vehicles describe a heretofore unknown ecosystem—and an unknown fish able to live at high temperatures (~22°C) and suboxic conditions. In PNAS Nexus: ow.ly/Trqp50VeN7K
So proud of Ken for this fantastic study
Mesopelagic fish are key to carbon sequestration, yet their diets remain a mystery-especially in the Red Sea Using DNA metabarcoding & ROV footage, we uncovered fascinating behaviors, including rare benthic feeding
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