He has followed a research program of developing methods, conducting large scale experiments using mesocosms and making observations in the Gulf of Alaska and the Beaufort Sea. Some of his seminal contributions included his deep involvement in the Controlled Ecosystem Pollution Experiment (CEPEX), his authorship of a widely used textbook  and a manual of seawater analysis.
This individual has been dedicated to research, developing methods, conducting large-scale experiments using mesocosms, and observing in the Gulf of Alaska and the Beaufort Sea. His notable contributions include his significant involvement in the Controlled Ecosystem Pollution Experiment (CEPEX), authorship of a widely used textbook and manual for seawater analysis.