Aquatic Microbiology & Marine Biodeterioration
Dr. Boyle studied animal microbiomes, with a key focus on wood-boring crustaceans, called gribbles (See image). These marine cousins to familiar “pill bugs” cause damage to wood structures in the ocean costing several billion dollars yearly.
Aquatic Chemistry
Toxic metals in coastal marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems.Ichthyology & Invertebrate Zoology
Research on marine animals from ecology and biology to development and community ecology.Marine Mammal Studies
Studies on North Atlantic right whales, harbor porpoises, and mammal strandings since 1979.The New England Aquarium (NEAq) is an internationally recognized museum dedicated to education, research, conservation, and the exhibition of aquatic life.
As NEAq’s Chief Scientist and Director of Research Dr. Paul Boyle led a transformation of the laboratory into a marine and aquatic scientific research center. This created collaborations with scientists throughout New England eager to access the Aquarium’s diverse live animal collection, staff expertise, and robust systems for studying aquatic species.
NEAq’s engagement in high quality scientific research continues to positively impact marine science, conservation, and education at an international scale. NEAq research includes:
- Aquatic Microbiology & Marine Biodeterioration
- Aquatic Chemistry
- Ichthyology & Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Mammal Studies