The study of the ecology of marine communities that live on or near the rocks and sediments of the ocean floor. (Crab photo courtesy biological oceanographer Lisa Levin.) CMBC promotes ...

We analyze the interactions among marine ecology and biodiversity, fisheries, socioeconomics, climate change, and more. We use sequence-based approaches, flow cytometry, modeling, and other techniques ...

Grosholz, E. D. Disturbance influences oyster community richness and evenness, but not diversity. Ecology 87, 2378-2388 (2006). Lubchenco, J. Plant species diversity in a marine intertidal ...

You will complete the program with a concentration in either marine biology or oceanography to build expertise as you prepare for your career or further study. Delaware is a coastal state with an ...

This course examines the biology and ecology of marine ecosystems, emphasizing those occurring in tropical regions such as coral reefs. The course also covers how these ecosystems are changing and the ...

Topics include: marine organism life histories, connectivity and dispersal, community ecology, trophic ecology, and anthropogenic impacts including climate change.