Dr. Joshua Voss

Assistant Research Professor
Robertson Coral Reef Program

Joshua D. Voss is an Assistant Research Professor in the Robertson Coral Reef Program at Harbor Branch with 9 years of experience in coral reef ecology, focusing on coral health and the environmental factors that influence coral degradation in the wider Caribbean. His research integrates experimental and field monitoring approaches with advanced molecular techniques to understand the short- and long-term effects of stress and disease on coral physiology and ecology. The overarching goal of this work is to understand and predict the patterns and mechanisms of disease impact on corals in order to facilitate informed, effective management decisions for conserving coral ecosystems. For example, Voss’s research has demonstrated that excess nutrient availability can exacerbate black band disease severity and increase rates of host coral tissue loss.

- Molecular Diagnostics of Coral Exposed to Oil and Dispersants: A Holobiont Approach to Investigate Potential Effects on the Host Corals, Symbiotic Algae, and Mucus Associated Microbial Communities (Year One Block Grant - Florida Institute of Oceanography, Role: Co-Principal Investigator)