Centre for Marine Microbiology and Genetics Research (CMMG)
Australian Institute of Marine Science

The CMMG undertakes research to evaluate the risk to marine organisms and communities posed by climatic change and environmental contamination. We work research collaboratively on tropical marine biodiversity including microbiology, genomics and genetics, marine ecology, biosystematics, biochemistry and evolutionary biology. We have an integrated, state-of-the-art microbiology and genetics laboratory with environment-controlled experimental aquaria. We are developing new technologies for assessing the diversity and functioning of marine tropical microbes, particularly concerning: reef health; vulnerability and adaptive capacity of microbial symbioses (such as the coral–algal and coral–bacterial symbioses) in response to environmental change; and innovative ways to control outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish.
Website https://www.aims.gov.au/docs/research/marine-microbes/microbes/cmmg-index.html
Key science sectors
Strengths and capabilities
- microbiology
- genomics and genetics
- marine ecology
- biosystematics
- biochemistry
- evolutionary biology
Facilities and major equipment
- state-of-the-art microbiology and genetics laboratory
- environment-controlled experimental aquaria
Number of research staff
Upto 20 research staff
Address
Australian Institute of Marine Science, 1526 Cape Cleveland Rd., Cape Cleveland, 4816
Other centre in Queensland
- Australian Institute of Marine Science (primary)
Organisation type
- Part of national organisation – Government
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