We study how marine animals and microbes make a living, how they shape their environments, and how they respond to a changing world.
About the Lab
Broadly speaking, we study animal and microbial physiology, biochemistry, and biogeochemistry. We study:
Physiological and biochemical adaptation.
How animal-microbial symbioses contribute to ocean productivity.
How and why microbes make and break down minerals.
We also develop novel “open-design” instruments such as underwater mass spectrometers and microbial samplers. We work to make these tools available to the broadest research community, with the goal of building a stronger marine science workforce.
“We get to explore inner space — that is the deep sea — and we want to enable others from all walks of life to be a part of that exploration”
Our Work
Science
Our Research Interests
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Technology
Courses
Education
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Outreach
Public Engagement
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