Viruses are mainly known as pathogens - often causing death. However, scientists are now showing how viruses influence the biology of living marine predators. This sheds new light on the general role of viruses in ocean ecosystems. For these insights, the scientists integrated a suite of innovative and high technology methods that have not been applied simultaneously in the study of marine ecosystems.

The study is part of emerging research to understand how climate change can alter the way wildlife and insects evolve. 

Partnering with government and industry, Bren professors develop methods to rapidly assess the environmental and health risks of emerging chemicals.