Sarah Rauf

Sarah is a master’s student studying thermal adaptation in phytoplankton. She will quantify the genetic variation in thermal traits across multiple phytoplankton functional types from a global distribution to capture potential variation associated with latitude or climate. As the aquatic environment is experiencing shifting thermal and nutrient regimes, Sarah is focused on uncovering how these multiplicative effects may modify phytoplankton geographic ranges and alter their community structure. She completed her BSc in Biology at the University of Manitoba, where she looked at the trophic interactions and dietary niches of coastal Arctic fish.