Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Joshua Patterson Lab
Led by Joshua Patterson · Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
What we study
The Patterson Lab studies how to use aquaculture to restore coral reefs, seagrasses, and other marine ecosystems. They work with agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to culture organisms like corals, sponges, and sea urchins for restoration projects.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Marine organisms
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Developing standard production diets for early juvenile Diadema antillarum sea urchins
2026 · Aquaculture Reports
Developed diets for young sea urchins to boost survival in aquaculture.
- First evaluation of commercially available diets fed to juvenile Hogfish
2026 · North American Journal of Aquaculture
Tested commercial diets for Hogfish to improve aquaculture practices.
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- Aquaculture-aided aquatic restoration and conservation: Highlights, challenges, and key lessons from global case studies
2026 · Fisheries Research
Reviewed how aquaculture helps restore fish and invertebrate populations worldwide.
- Evaluation of calcein marking protocols for Hogfish
2025 · North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Tested calcein marking to track Hogfish without harming them.
- Plasticity under pressure: the influence of shear stress on larval echinoid morphogenesis
2025 · Frontiers in Marine Science
Studied how water flow affects sea urchin larvae development.
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