The Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory's research program focuses on coastal and marine issues of ecological importance that provide the scientific basis for policy decisions. The issues range from reef-fish ecology to fisheries management, from food-web interactions to phytoplankton blooms, from water quality to flow dynamics, and represents the research strengths of resident and campus- based scientists from the departments of biology, oceanography, meteorology, and geology. The program is interdisciplinary in nature, based on an ecosystem-level approach. This kind of program at this time is critically important because the northwest Florida coast is facing a dramatic increase in coastal development.
Featured Research
Faunal Communities in Seagrass Meadows of the Big Bend
Dr. Chris Stalling's research explores the spatial scale of biodiversity in seagrass meadows in one of the most pristine areas of Florida. A clear understanding of how environmental factors influence diversity at this scale is crucial for targeted management and conservation efforts.
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Other FSUCML Research
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