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The Chesapeake Bay Otter Alliance aims to examine the ecology and biology of local river otters and educate about these amazing creatures.
We examine diseased corals across the Caribbean and explore the interactions between coral hosts and their microbial symbionts.
We are using a range of genomic tools to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in host-parasite interactions.
Examine the diversity and distribution of microorganisms (i.e., protists and bacteria) in coastal waters
The Smithsonian Interconnected Health Initiative aims to improve human and wildlife health by catalyzing research and action globally.
We identify parasites that reside in the Rhode River, track yearly changes in diversity and abundance, and determine their impacts on ecosystem function, population dynamics, and trophic interactions.
We use genetic methods combined with field sampling and lab and field experiments to understand the role of parasites across trophic interactions in coastal waters.
We aim to understand the impact of parasites and disease on bivalves.
We study the interaction between seagrass hosts and their parasites, Labyrinthula spp., which cause seagrass wasting disease.
We study the quality of habitats for Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay and identify their key prey species
Investigating the upper Chesapeake Bay as a nursery and foraging habitat for Summer Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus)
