
Coral Reefs, Seagrass, and Fishes
Bermuda’s coral reefs are the northernmost coral reefs of the Atlantic and some of the healthiest reefs in the world. Not surprisingly, coral reefs have long been a research topic of interest for scientists at ASU BIOS.
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. Our scientists are also engaged in research to understand more about Bermuda's fish populations, from distribution and abundance of native fishes to addressing issues of invasive species management.

Coral Reef Ecology and Optics Laboratory (CREOL)
The Coral Reef Ecology and Optics Laboratory studies coral reef ecosystems in Bermuda and abroad, using both field surveys and remote sensing techniques. The health of Bermuda’s corals are evaluated as part of the Marine Environmental Program; and the status of corals worldwide are assessed through a multi-institutional effort called the Coral Reef Airborne Laboratory.

Marine Benthic Ecology and Ecophysiology Laboratory (MABEE)
The Marine Benthic Ecology and Ecophysiology Laboratory focuses on shallow water coral reefs and temperate and tropical seagrass meadows, integrating aspects of physiology, ecology, and oceanography.

eDNA
Work is currently underway to develop a more comprehensive DNA library for Bermuda's fish. Beginning with the extensive specimen collection in the Natural History Museum at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, scientists are now using environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to capture genetic material from Bermuda's most abundant fish species in the wild.

Mesocosm Facility
The Bermuda Marine Mesocosm Facility (BMMF) is a robust and versatile state-of-the-art outdoor facility for experimental work and organism culturing.