Felix Mark

Dr. Felix Mark is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute, specializing in Integrative Ecophysiology. His work focuses on understanding how marine organisms, particularly Antarctic fish and cephalopods, adapt to environmental challenges such as ocean acidification, warming, and hypoxia. Key responsibilities include coordinating the BIOACID project and leading Antarctic research initiatives. He integrates molecular and organismal approaches to study physiological responses and adaptation mechanisms.

Research Interests:

• Cephalopod energy metabolism and hemocyanin function
• Synergistic effects of ocean acidification and warming on marine vertebrates/invertebrates
• Temperature adaptation in Antarctic fish mitochondria
• Transgenerational plasticity in marine species

Projects:

• BIOACID (Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification)
• Antarctic research under DFG SPP 1158
• Cephalopod culture and physiology studies

Labs/Teams:

Affiliated with the Integrative Ecophysiology team at AWI, contributing to polar research infrastructure like the LTER Observatory HAUSGARTEN and the FRAM Ocean Observing System.