Mario Tamburri

I’m a Professor at CBL/UMCES, a marine ecologist, and Director of two environmental innovation programs — the Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) and the Maritime Environmental Resource Center (MERC). Much of my basic research is focused on chemical ecology, biofouling, and aquatic invasive species. ACT is a component of the US Integrated Ocean Observing System and is designed to foster the development and adoption of effective and reliable sensors and platforms for studying and monitoring ocean, coastal, and freshwater environments. Similarly, MERC is an initiative that provides test facilities, expertise, information, and decision tools to address key environmental issues facing the international maritime industry and to support Green Ship innovations. I’ve published over 100 peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and book chapters, and serve on multiple national and international scientific committees and advisory panels, including the UN Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP).