Michael is an Assistant Scientist at the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), as part of the ACCRETE program. His research involves the use of advanced molecular techniques to better understand genetic connectivity of coral ecosystems and physiology/adaptation of corals. He is a technical diver with certifications from GUE, AAUS, TDI, PADI, and PSI/PCI. He also has ten years of video editing experience and has produced outreach videos for his projects.

Only publications relevant to mesophotic reefs are indexed.

SCUBA (open-circuit or unspecified)
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Snorkeling
Aquarium-based
In-situ instrumentation