About us
The Climate Change Cluster (C3) provides a deeper understanding of the world’s aquatic plant and microbe ecosystems that are critical to the wellbeing of the global community. We produce new insights that address the challenges of human and ecological interactions with the climate
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Our research areas
Find out more about C3 research programs across algae, coral reefs and marine microbiology.
Algae biotechnology
Working with industry to develop algae and their derivates into innovative green and clean technologies
Future reefs
Studying how environmental conditions influence reef-forming corals and how to better preserve and re-build healthy reefs
Ocean microbiology
Understanding how ocean microorganisms are influenced by, and influence, oceanographic processes and marine ecosystems
Productive coasts
Exploring how photosynthetic organisms respond to natural and human changes in their environment
C3 news and projects
Researchers find harmful algae species wasn’t new to South Australian waters
Going back through archived DNA from water samples, scientists have found that the species chiefly responsible for South Australia’s persistent harmful algal...
Fighting for the future of coral reefs
Why do some coral species thrive when others are degrading and dying? Groundbreaking research is revealing their secrets to survival and how these traits can...
Marine biologist wins 2024 NSW Young Tall Poppy
UTS marine biologist Elliot Scanes has been named a 2024 NSW Young Tall Poppy for his work in marine sustainability. The Tall Poppy awards recognise the...
Algae biotech launches on a mission to tackle climate change
Newly founded biotech company Algenie will commercialise an innovative algae growth platform capable of producing the building blocks for sustainable plastics...
Deep Green Biotech Hub
Connecting NSW-based businesses and community members with cutting-edge algae biotechnologies and innovation support, so we can build a deep green future,...
Tour the Climate Change Cluster and Deep Green Biotech Hub
The C3 office is located in area 337, Level 6, UTS Building 4Address: 745 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007. This building is on the corner of Harris Street and...