Edwin Alan Verde

Edwin 'Alan' Verde is a Professor in the Corning School of Ocean Studies at Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He is affiliated with the Ocean Studies department and serves as the Diving Safety Officer, overseeing the institution's American Academy of Underwater Sciences-sponsored scientific diving program.

Alan Verde's research focuses on marine symbiotic relationships and physiology in temperate and tropical ecosystems. His primary areas of interest include algal-cnidarian endosymbiosis (corals, anemones, jellyfish), sea cucumber physiology and ecology, anemonefish-anemone symbiosis, and temperate octopus biology. His work bridges ecological and physiological studies in marine invertebrates, contributing to broader understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics.

He has completed extensive academic training, earning a B.S. and M.S. from Walla Walla University, a Ph.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Oregon State University. His background supports a multidisciplinary approach to marine science education and research.

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As an advisor and researcher, Alan Verde contributes to graduate and undergraduate education through hands-on marine research and field experiences. He plays a key role in training students in scientific diving and marine field methods. While specific grants are not listed, his role as Diving Safety Officer implies leadership in research safety and compliance.

He is involved in the scientific diving program at MMA, which is accredited by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences, indicating active participation in research infrastructure and team-based marine science operations.