Since joining the faculty at Boston University, I have continued to work on the genomic and developmental evolution of Nematostella, while expanding into comparative studies on related sea anemones and corals. Increasingly, my research is focused on how the genomic and developmental diversity of marine animals might impact their ability to survive in the face of a rapidly changing environment. In this effort, the members of his lab have joined a larger fellowship of “Coral Whisiperers” dedicated to understanding coral resilience and promoting coral reef conservation.