Faculty members conduct research on biological topics:

Plankton and benthos - Dr. Robert Jordan and Dr. Benjamin Cuker;
  Geological topics: Marine Sediments - Dr. George Burbanck,
  Gelatinous Zooplankton - Dr. Deidre Gibson.

Research is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and private foundations as well as funds for students.