Our oceans and coastal areas harbor an incredible amount of biodiversity, but the most fundamental level of biodiversity - genetic diversity- remains understudied. Our mission is to discover and study the genetic variation that exists among individuals within the same species.
Marine species have unique genomes that present challenges to researchers. We address challenges by developing innovative tools and analytical frameworks that enable large-scale integration and interpretation of marine genomic and multi-omics data. Our work supports transformative research aimed at conserving marine biodiversity and promoting the sustainable management of ocean resources.
We are training the next generation of scientists at the intersection of marine science and genomics. Students who work with us build skills in field, lab, and computer research.
The Center for Marine Ecological Genomics is based at Northeastern University Marine Science Center. As home of the Coastal Sustainability Institute, the Ocean Genome Legacy, and the Research Coordination Network for Evolution in Changing Seas, Northeastern’s Nahant Campus is a world leader in marine genomics.