Cred PhD biology, University at Buffalo; MS biology, Florida International University; BS biology, environmental studies, Brock University

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Livelihood Department chair, environmental science, College of Arts and Sciences

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Interests Marine biology, coral reef ecology, conservation, science communication

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Focus Researching how pollution affects the health of coral reefs; his latest study, conducted with two AU grad students, was published in October 2010 in Global Change Biology.

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Recent Awards NOAA grant to study, in real time, the impact of increased sewage-driven nitrogen on the health of coral reefs in Guam

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Last Book You Read Seasick: Ocean Change and the Extinction of Life on Earth by Alanna Mitchell

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What Keeps You Up At Night? “How science and scientists can better inform decision making. Science is not infallible, but it is invaluable for understanding how our world works.”

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Are You a Wonk? “Most definitely. Our oceans are in trouble and need our help.”

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Additional Links AU Profile
Environmental Science Department