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Robert Morris is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, focusing on the vital roles that marine microorganisms, specifically bacteria and archaea, play in the oceans. His research examines how these microscopic organisms contribute to global nutrient cycles and the redistribution of dissolved organic matter and inorganic nutrients in marine ecosystems. To address the challenges of linking specific organisms to their ecological roles, Morris employs innovative cultivation techniques as well as genomic and proteomic approaches. He is part of the core faculty for the Interactive Oceans initiative, which collaborates with universities across the country to utilize fiber-optic cables and extensive instrumentation around the tectonic plates off the west coast of North America. This initiative aims to provide high-quality, real-time data about marine environments and address complex ecological questions.
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