Biological Oceanography

Biological Oceanography studies the relationship between marine organisms and their environment, with an emphasis on plankton.

Kendra Turk-Kubo’s lab studies nitrogen-fixing microbes

Michael Polito’s lab studies stable isotope ecology, food web dynamics, and marsh ecology

Alexa Fredston’s lab studies marine biogeographic patterns and ecological processes

Raphe Kudela’s lab studies ecological modeling, remote sensing, and phytoplankton ecology

Alli Moreno’s lab studies biogeochemistry, phytoplankton, and nutrients interactions

Ari Friedlaender’s lab studies using biotelemetry technology to understand marine mammals

Last modified: Aug 13, 2025