Dr. Waldbusser’s interests broadly span marine ecology and biogeochemistry. He was a key player in documenting ocean acidification impacts in oyster hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest, and continues to work closely with industry on adaptation and mitigation strategies shellfish growers can implement. He received his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in New York City, and completed a Ph.D. in Marine and Estuarine Environmental Science from the University of Maryland.