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The Climate Change Cluster is a multidisciplinary research institute of over 100 research and support staff. Our research encompasses oceanography, productive coastlines, climate change, environmental microbiology and algal biotechnology.
C3 represents the highest concentration of interdisciplinary aquatic specialists in the Asia Pacific region, and our team has a proven track record of high performance, industry engagement, and funding success. C3 provides a deeper understanding of the world’s aquatic ecosystems, producing new insights that address the challenges of human and ecological interactions with the climate.
Our research areas
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
Coral connections
In a world first, coral reef researchers at UTS are partnering with tourism operators in Queensland to develop an active coral restoration project that is already reaping benefits not just for the Great Barrier Reef but also for the communities that rely on the Reef for their livelihood.
Algae cures popular brewer’s carbon hangover
Brewing just one six-pack of beer leaves behind a carbon dioxide hangover that takes a tree two days to absorb. But C3 scientists and popular independent beer brand Young Henrys are working together to demonstrate the potential for one of the world’s oldest organisms – algae – to help businesses' offset carbon emissions.
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,...
Sewage to blame for beach contamination
A new research collaboration has used sophisticated DNA marker approaches to determine the primary cause of poor water quality at beaches. And guess what? It’s...