He has also served in the following editorial capacities: Associate Editor, "Journal of Geophysical Research"; Associate Editor, "Earth and Planetary Science Letters"; Co-Editor, "Marine Geophysical Researches"; Section Editor, "Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences"; Section Editor, "Encyclopedia of Geology". His work has been featured in the National Geographic, the New York Times (on page 1), Physics Today, Islands Magazine, and Esquire Magazine. He has written for Scientific American, Oceanus Magazine, and American Scientist.