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Dr. Abigail Renegar is a research scientist at Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. She presently manages the Marine Toxicology Laboratory, the Coral Histology Laboratory, and part of the NSU Onshore Coral Nursery at NSU’s Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Renegar's primary research goals focus on experimental evaluation of the impacts of land-based sources of pollution and climate change on scleractinian coral biology and ecology. Her current research is focused on examining the acute and chronic effects of exposure to environmental contaminants, such as petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, herbicides, industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals, on the health of scleractinian corals and other reef organisms. The experimental investigation of the impacts of chemical contaminants on coral reefs provides science-based support for management strategies that promote coral reef health and resilience.