My current research interests examine how biotic process and human disturbances influence the flow of energy between trophic levels both within and between marine habitats, particularly in submerged vegetated habitats. I experimentally assess grazing intensity and population dynamics of herbivores (sea urchins, herbivorous fish, green turtles and dugongs) in temperate and tropical seagrasses, and the response of these ecosystems to changes in the seascape. This helps us better understand the factors that shape the productivity and health of seagrass meadows. Apart from this, I am also interested in the use of biodindicators in seagrass ecosystems to detect water quality and ecosystem change, mainly by developing indices for the same. This research attempts to understand the processes that control the distribution and productivity of seagrass dominated habitats. It is essential to improve the management and conservation of seagrass meadows, which are vital to marine life and coastal protection.