STRI-bold fellow
I am a marine scientist interested in how oceanographic processes shape the structure and functioning of coastal marine communities. Specifically, I am drawn to understanding how nutrient subsidies modulate primary productivity and influence energy flow in coastal ecosystems.
At the O’Dea Lab, I explore the seasonal and regional variability of oceanographic dynamics along the coasts of the Eastern Tropical Pacific. As part of this work, I participate in oceanographic cruises during both the dry and rainy seasons off the Pacific coasts of Panama and Costa Rica aboard the S/Y Eugen Seibold. These expeditions aim to characterize wind-driven seasonal upwelling events that bring cold, nutrient-rich waters to the surface, as well as to study nearby regions that maintain warm, nutrient-poor conditions throughout the year.
Ultimately, I aim to pursue a PhD to investigate how these episodic nutrient inputs affect the efficiency of energy transfer through coastal food webs, comparing systems with stable oceanographic conditions to those influenced by upwelling.
Carmen’s fellowship is provided thanks to a generous donation from the Payne family.
O'Dea Lab 
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