Professor of Ocean and Earth Sciences
Old Dominion University

Margaret Mulholland is a professor and oceanographer who studies aquatic biogeochemistry at Old Dominion University.  She conducts research on various aspects of marine and estuarine issues including nitrogen and carbon cycling, harmful algae blooms, cycling of dissolved organic matter and climate change on the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Mulholland received a B.S. in geology and biology from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in biological oceanography from the University of Washington, an M.M. in marine affairs from the University of Washington and earned her Ph.D. in biological oceanography from the University of Maryland.

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