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Parkinson's research lab uses genomic techniques to examine the ecology and evolution of coral-algal symbioses and involves diving on reefs in the field, maintaining coral and algal cultures to experiment with in the laboratory, and translating findings into guidance for coral restoration and conservation practitioners in Florida and beyond.

Muller's broad research interests in marine ecosystems and ocean environments include specializations in carbonate sediments, coral reefs, shelf ecology, environmental management, micropaleontology, paleoceanography, paleoecology, bioindicators, ocean acidification, nutrition in coastal zones, foraminifera.

Frazer is a professor and dean of the College of Marine Science and previously served as chief science officer for the State of Florida. His interdisciplinary research addresses contemporary and emerging environmental issues, including marine ecology, water quality, eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, seagrass, coral reefs, fisheries ecology and management, climate change, conservation and coastal resilience.