My research broadly focuses on understanding of community dynamics and how ecosystems are altered by anthropogenic impacts. I study community dynamics in broad array of marine habitats, such as bivalve reefs, the intertidal zone, hard-bottom reefs, and coral reefs using many techniques including eDNA, inclusion/exclusion manipulations, mesocosm experiments, and traditional and acoustic tagging. I attempt to always have an applied side to my research so that it can be used for conservation strategies and restoration efforts.