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ENTROPIE

La Reunion

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Joint Research Unit between the University of Reunion Island, IRD, CNRS INEE, IFREMER

The ENTROPIE research unit aimed at characterising biodiversity related to tropical coastal and ocean habitats using evolutionary ecological approaches (from the genes to communities) in order to understand processes influencing interactions between ecosystems and the environment in relation to human activity and climate change with regards to functional ecology approaches. In addition, the studies are undertaken to better understand the use of identified resources to protect and conserve biodiversity.

Contact

Matthieu LE CORRE | Deputy Director

matthieu.lecorre@univ-reunion.fr

+262(0) 262 93 82 42

University of Reunion Island 15 Avenue René Cassin - CS 92003 97744 SAINT-DENIS CEDEX 9

http://umr-entropie.ird.nc/

Research domains
The research unit works on 3 topics :
- Diversity, evolutionary processes and life-history traits of organisms, including describing tropical marine biodiversity and understanding its origin by studying relevant evolutionary processes in a multi-scale framework. This also involves
  species dispersal studies (population connectivity) and phylogeographical and
  phylogenetic analyses to identify geographical and reproductive barriers.
- Ecosystem processes, vulnerability and resilience within 2 approaches :
  “Structure and dynamics of populations and communities” and “Environmental forcing and ecosystem vulnerability“
- Using, developing and managing tropical marine and island ecosystem
  resources, within 2 approaches : “Spatial management of coastal fisheries
  and conservation planning” and “Assessing and monitoring eco-social systems”
Main research facilities
Related to Reunion-based technical support centres only.
- Molecular biology laboratory (DNA extraction, amplification, etc.)
- Marine chemistry laboratory (nutrient dosage, chlorophyll, pH, CO2, etc.)
- Database specialising in reef ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific region, internationally accessible
- Biology laboratory (preparation of samples, dissection, analysis, etc.)
- Optical chamber, autonomous scuba-diving equipment, field station (Saint Gilles), etc.
Main scientific collaborations
- LABEX CORAIL / NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
  Labex CORAIL includes almost all French scientific partners
  involved in research on coral reefs. ENTROPIE has been part of
  Labex Corail since its inception. It is part of the management
  and scientific committees. Labex-Corail opens up numerous
  opportunities in collaborative research on the study of coral reefs.
- WIOMSA / INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
  An NGO based in Tanzania involved in studying, promoting and
  sustainably managing marine and coastal biodiversity in the
  western Indian Ocean. This proactive scientific network is a key
  partner for stakeholders in marine sciences in the Indian Ocean.
  The members of the ENTROPIE research unit are members of
  WIOMSA, and temporary board members, honorary members,
  national representatives, etc.
- IFRECOR / NATIONAL NETWORK
  Ifrecor is a French initiative supporting coral reefs, comprising a
  network of French coral reef specialists, including administrators,
  decision-makers, etc.
- WIO IAS / INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
  The Western Indian Ocean Network on Invasive Species is a
  French scheme to support coral reefs. Its members are involved
  in research and management of protected areas, as well as the
  study of terrestrial and marine invasive species.
- IUCN FRANCE, FRENCH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES GROUP (GOM)
  / NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
  The IUCN GOM includes biodiversity and nature conservation
  experts working in French overseas territories. Several members
  of the research unit are members of the GOM (overseas territory
  group). The French overseas territories network helps maintain
  an image and profile while sharing information and skills, etc.
Key research projects

The list below describes the work carried out by the Reunion UMR research
unit team. For further information on our work, see the UMR research unit’s
website.

OCEAN METISS : South-Western Indian Ocean Maritime Spatial Planning
Funding : ERDF – European Union
2018 – 2020

LABEX CORAIL : 23 of the UMR research unit’s projects have been funded by
the Labex Corail programme
Funding : PIA3
2010 – 2020

REMPOR : Aetiological research into diseases associated with mass fish
mortality events on the western coast of Reunion
Funding : European Union (ERDF) DEAL-Reunion IRD
2015 – 2018

ILES EPARSES (SCATTERED INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS) CONSORTIUM :
4 of the UMR research unit’s projects are funded by the Iles Eparses consortium
Funding : Consortium : TAAF IRD CNRS IFREMER University of Reunion Island AFB
2018 – 2020

LIFE+ PETRELS :
Reducing the decline of petrels native to Reunion
Funding : European Union French governmentReunion Departmental Council
2015 – 2020

The research unit works on 3 topics :

Diversity, evolutionary processes and life-history traits of organisms, including describing tropical marine biodiversity and understanding its origin by studying relevant evolutionary processes in a multi-scale framework. This also involves
species dispersal studies (population connectivity) and phylogeographical and
phylogenetic analyses to identify geographical and reproductive barriers.
Ecosystem processes, vulnerability and resilience within 2 approaches :
“Structure and dynamics of populations and communities” and “Environmental forcing and ecosystem vulnerability“
Using, developing and managing tropical marine and island ecosystem
resources, within 2 approaches : “Spatial management of coastal fisheries
and conservation planning” and “Assessing and monitoring eco-social systems”

Related to Reunion-based technical support centres only.

Molecular biology laboratory (DNA extraction, amplification, etc.)
Marine chemistry laboratory (nutrient dosage, chlorophyll, pH, CO2, etc.)
Database specialising in reef ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific region, internationally accessible
Biology laboratory (preparation of samples, dissection, analysis, etc.)
Optical chamber, autonomous scuba-diving equipment, field station (Saint Gilles), etc.

LABEX CORAIL / NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Labex CORAIL includes almost all French scientific partners
involved in research on coral reefs. ENTROPIE has been part of
Labex Corail since its inception. It is part of the management
and scientific committees. Labex-Corail opens up numerous
opportunities in collaborative research on the study of coral reefs.
WIOMSA / INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
An NGO based in Tanzania involved in studying, promoting and
sustainably managing marine and coastal biodiversity in the
western Indian Ocean. This proactive scientific network is a key
partner for stakeholders in marine sciences in the Indian Ocean.
The members of the ENTROPIE research unit are members of
WIOMSA, and temporary board members, honorary members,
national representatives, etc.
IFRECOR / NATIONAL NETWORK
Ifrecor is a French initiative supporting coral reefs, comprising a
network of French coral reef specialists, including administrators,
decision-makers, etc.
WIO IAS / INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
The Western Indian Ocean Network on Invasive Species is a
French scheme to support coral reefs. Its members are involved
in research and management of protected areas, as well as the
study of terrestrial and marine invasive species.
IUCN FRANCE, FRENCH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES GROUP (GOM)
/ NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
The IUCN GOM includes biodiversity and nature conservation
experts working in French overseas territories. Several members
of the research unit are members of the GOM (overseas territory
group). The French overseas territories network helps maintain
an image and profile while sharing information and skills, etc.

The list below describes the work carried out by the Reunion UMR research
unit team. For further information on our work, see the UMR research unit’s
website.

OCEAN METISS : South-Western Indian Ocean Maritime Spatial Planning
Funding : ERDF – European Union
2018 – 2020

LABEX CORAIL : 23 of the UMR research unit’s projects have been funded by
the Labex Corail programme
Funding : PIA3
2010 – 2020

REMPOR : Aetiological research into diseases associated with mass fish
mortality events on the western coast of Reunion
Funding : European Union (ERDF) DEAL-Reunion IRD
2015 – 2018

ILES EPARSES (SCATTERED INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS) CONSORTIUM :
4 of the UMR research unit’s projects are funded by the Iles Eparses consortium
Funding : Consortium : TAAF IRD CNRS IFREMER University of Reunion Island AFB
2018 – 2020

LIFE+ PETRELS :
Reducing the decline of petrels native to Reunion
Funding : European Union French governmentReunion Departmental Council
2015 – 2020

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