Combining extensive surveys and molecular data, we found drastically different pattern of population structure in 5 Caridina species in Hong Kong.

The spectacular mandarinfish is an Indo-West Pacific coral reef fish. Our research shows that selective fishing for males has led to sex ratio bias in unmanaged fisheries. Population genetic analysis revealed high genetic connectivity. Photo credit David Clode.

The Humphead wrasse is a highly prized coral and endangered reef fish. Our population genetics analyses revealed eurymixis over its distribution range. Its conservation depends on successful management of a sufficient but currently unknown number and distribution of populations across a multi-national network. Photo by David Clode on Unsplash

Crabs are one of the most ecologically diverse and species rich crustaceans, thriving in all kind of environment from coral reefs, deep sea vents, rocky shores, streams... to even land! Using transcriptomic data, we investigate how this diverse group evolved.

Speciation pattern of the horned ghost crab reveals the drivers of Indo-Pacific marine biodiversity

Groupers are one of the most iconic fish in reefs and are heavily exploited. Phylogeny reconstructed by multiple molecular markers revealed an interesting pattern of diversification and also the need of taxonomic revision of this lineage, shedding new lights to their evolution and have implications for their conservation. Photo by Paul Humann