One major focus of our laboratory is the response of marine animals and ecosystems to ocean acidification by the passive or purposeful (i.e. direct deep-sea carbon dioxide injection or iron fertilization) increase in ocean carbon dioxide levels. Most of our field and laboratory research centers on deep-sea animals. Field studies are used to evaluate the response of animals to environmental hypercapnia, including changes in metabolic rates, and survival. Laboratory studies of physiological responses are performed using a gas-controlled aquarium system designed for ocean acidification studies.

Dr. James P. Barry