Research

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Research

Diving Into Discovery

From climate change to conservation, the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute brings experts together across disciplines to solve pressing ocean challenges. Through collaboration, innovation, and hands-on research, we’re shaping the future of our coasts and seas.

Primary Research Areas

Climate Change

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Ecology and Evolution

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Coastal Oceanography

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Ocean Health

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Conservation and Restoration

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Physiology

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Research News and Stories

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Traces in the Water

  • by Jessica Lee
Tiny fragments of DNA permeate the air, soil, and water around us. This environmental DNA (eDNA) unlocks a non-invasive way to monitor biodiversity and detect species that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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