Welcome to my website. I am a coral reef researcher with broad interests in physiology and ecology of corals, invertebrates, and algae. As a coral/algal physiologist, my main focus is on better understanding the small-scale mechanisms that drive marine photosynthesis in organisms that thrive (or merely survive) in their harsh environments. My current research on native Hawaiian algae and invasive seaweeds seeks to elucidate the different physiological responses of these to natural habitat parameters in Hawaii, particularly habitats fed by submarine groundwater discharge (SGD). These groundwater dependent ecosystems have historically supported large native macroalgae populations, but are now under threat from invasive species, development, and climate change. Link to our most recent papers in Scientific Reports and Water Resources Research.