Research Team
The Research Team of Deep-Sea Extreme Ecosystem
Group Profile
The team, focuses on the core scientific and technological issues of cold seep ecosystems and deep-sea island reefs, to reveal the mechanisms of formation and evolution of deep-sea extreme ecosystem, chemosynthesis, symbiotic relationships among (micro)organisms, and the connectivity of populations. We are committed to build a globally leading " Cold Seep Ecosystem Infrastructure" in China, to explore the source and sink of methane in deep-sea extreme ecosystem.
Research Directions
(1) Research on Deep-Sea Cold Seep Ecosystems:
In situ observation of methane flux to investigate methane flux at the sediment-water interface and the exchange processes of methane at the air-sea interface.
Exploration of new pathways and mechanisms for anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM), chemosynthesis.
Microbial degradation and transformation of macromolecular organic carbon, studying its contribution to methane carbon sinks.
Migration and transformation of pollutants (such as microplastics) in cold seep ecosystems.
(2) Research on Deep-Sea Ecosystems of Remote Island Reef:
Research on the engineering geological characteristics of island reefs, including physical and mechanical properties and stability.
Study of signal molecules of symbiotic microorganisms associated with reef-building corals, exploring interactions between microorganisms and between microorganisms and their hosts.
The role and function of microorganisms in coral reef ecosystems, including nutrient cycling and stress recovery capabilities.
Response of coral microbiomes to environmental change.
Research Team
Si Zhang PI
Director of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou)
Email: zhsimd@scsio.ac.cn
Prof. Zhang Si is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou).
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Team Member
Si Zhang
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Team AssistantJunlin Hu -
Xuanyu Tao (HY)Microbial-Driven Carbon Degradation and Its Cycling Mechanisms -
Associate ResearcherJialing LiMechanisms of Methanogenic Microorganisms in Chemosynthetic Systems -
Yu ChenSuccession of Deep-Sea Ecosystems and Life Adaptation -
Yingli ZhouDiversity, Ecological Functions, and Evolutionary Mechanisms of Deep-Sea Microorganisms -
Xiao ChenPlastisphere Microbial Diversity, Functions, and Time-Lag Coupling Mechanisms -
Qianzhi ZhouKey Carbon Cycling Processes in Deep-Sea Cold Seeps and Their Ecological Effects -
Marine Microbial EcologyJie Kong
