Active areas of research are aimed at assessing the composition of coral reefs locally and throughout the globe, and understanding how coral reef ecosystems function and respond to natural and man-made stresses
Ongoing research at BIOS seeks to understand the ocean's diverse microbial and planktonic organisms, which include viruses, bacteria, archaea, protists and animals, and to detail their role in marine ecosystems
A classically-equipped teaching lab with numerous resources that allow students and teachers to take full advantage of educational and research opportunities at BIOS