Paul Hargraves

Paul Hargraves, Ph.D., serves as an Affiliate Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, where he operates as a core scientist specializing in marine ecosystem conservation and environmental ecology. His work directly supports the institute's mission to translate marine science into practical solutions for coastal communities.

His research focuses on critical marine biological systems with particular expertise in:

• Taxonomy, life cycles, and ultrastructure of microalgae (especially diatoms)
• Biodiversity assessment in the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem
• Formation mechanisms and ecological impacts of harmful algal blooms
• Phytoplankton community dynamics and ecological relationships

Dr. Hargraves actively contributes to public engagement through Harbor Branch's Ocean Discovery Visitors Center and Ocean Science Lecture Series, bridging scientific research with community education. His work provides foundational data for habitat management initiatives and environmental solutions targeting coastal economic and ecological sustainability.

Through the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, he participates in multidisciplinary research addressing marine macrophytes, marine mammal conservation, and habitat resource management, with direct applications for improving coastal community resilience.