Dr. Hammerschlag's current research interests focus on understanding how predator-prey interactions structure communities, particularly those involving sharks. He is also founder and director of the Marine Conservation Program at the University of Miami. The mission of the program is to advance ocean conservation and scientific literacy by combining cutting edge research and outreach activities. He has also worked in collaboration with the National Parks Service to establish a unique virtual distance education project to bring ocean exploration into classrooms via live online interactive wireless communications.