Contact our project leads for more information about these highlighted projects and the other work we do within this node.
Unravelling reef fish vision
We are applying new genetic, photographic and behavioural approaches to our studies on anemonefish to reveal novel aspects of colour vision on the reef.
Project leads: Justin Marshall, Fabio Cortesi, Karen Cheney
Bio-inspiration from stomatopods and cephalopods
We are understanding vision, neural coding and behavioural innovations in these marine animal to generate new technologies and advanced products.
Project lead: Justin Marshall
‘Super-human’ colour vision
We are investigating animals that have multiple (>3) spectral sensitivities to determine whether they have enhanced abilities to perceive colour.
Project lead: Karen Cheney
Reef fish vision in a changing world
We are investigating the molecular underpinnings of how the natural visual plasticity in reef fishes adjusts to changing environments.
Project lead: Fabio Cortesi
Did colour vision evolve in the dark?
We are studying the ability of fishes to perceive colour in dim-light conditions, filling a knowledge gap in visual neuroscience and ecology and inspiring new sensor technologies.
Project lead: Fanny de Busserolles