Cold Dark Benthos
The Thurber Lab @ University of California, Santa Barbara
We seek to understand how the ocean works through exploration, research, and conservation at all latitudes and depths.
Antarctic Research
The Southern Ocean hosts amazing and unique biodiversity. This vast marine realm often functions very different from the rest of the globe, yet what goes on there impacts us all.
Deep-Sea Research
The Deep Sea covers the majority of the globe. While we often think of it is remote, it is the engine of our planet. It provides a wealth of ecosystem services that help keep our planet inhabitable.
Coral Reef Research
Coral reefs are striking habitats that are constantly impacted by our changing climate and ocean use decisions. We study how the role of a coral in the ocean shifts, when the coral becomes sick.
Our Funding sources
Our research is supported by a variety of sources. Our opinions and findings are our own and do not imply any endorsement from those who fund our research.