The Girguis Lab at Harvard University

Put simply, we want to know HOW deep-sea animals and microbes make a living in a world so different from our own.  

Specifically, we study their physiology to better understand their adaptations to life in the deep sea. We have a particular interest in symbioses between microbes and animals that live in deep sea environments. We develop new technologies such as underwater sensors that help us in our exploration and research. Finally, we are committed to supporting any and all people who are interested in being a part of ocean science and exploration, and to that end we have founded (or participate in) a number of programs that afford such opportunities.

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