Presentation Information
[SS25-05]Coral Resilience in the Face of Hypoxia: A Mathematical Exploration
*PARIMITA ROY1 (1. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (India))
Keywords:
Corals,Extinction,Conservation,Oxygen
The reduction of oxygen levels in the oceans represents a significant danger to coastal ecosystems globally. There remains a substantial gap in understanding the impacts of reduced oxygen on coral reef systems. To address this knowledge shortfall, we've developed a mathematical model centered on assessing how coral health is affected by deoxygenation mainly due to excessive bacterial growth. Our primary aim in this study is to devise conservation strategies tailored to coral reefs, which are presently declining due to the proliferation of algae-driven bacterial growth. Moreover, our research seeks to uncover the correlation between oxygen-deprived conditions and the potential extinction of corals. To achieve this goal, we've meticulously constructed and analyzed a novel model that encompasses considerations such as non-negativity, existence, stability, and bifurcation analysis. Our findings reveal that the model undergoes a series of critical transformations, including saddle-node, Hopf-bifurcation, and Bodganov-Takens bifurcation. This comprehensive investigation provides valuable insights into methods for preventing the extinction of corals, offering potential pathways to safeguard these vital ecosystems.