Phil has worked on seagrass conservation at EPA for 30+ years. Through EPA, he holds a Scientific and Divemaster certification and functions as the alternate Unit Dive Officer for the Region I dive program. He has a Master’s degree in Aquatic Toxicology from UMass/Boston and a PhD from Northeastern University in Marine Biology. His area of expertise is in seagrass physiology and conservation. He has spent well over 500 hours underwater in seagrass meadows.