MSI Faculty
Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
My research interests focus on the ecological processes and mechanisms that influence dynamics of populations and communities, as well as their…
Department of Geography
My research interests are in interdisciplinary oceanography investigating physical, biological, optical and biogeochemical couplings on micro to…
Ecology Evolution, and Marine Biology
The unifying thread linking my work is the recovery and resilience of ocean ecosystems. I am motivated by a desire to deepen our basic understanding…
Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology.
Dr. Andrew Thurber studies ecosystem function of deep sea and polar habitats. Much of his research focuses on the biological processes that…
Anna grew up in the southern Rocky Mountains in Northern New Mexico. She received a BS from Stanford University in Geological and Environmental…
Earth Science
College of Creative Studies
Chair, Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science
College of Creative Studies
Chair, Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science
Research interests include the interactions of microbes and the Earth system. Specific areas include the Archaea, biogeochemistry and microbial…
Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
Director, Marine Science Institute
Director, Marine Science Institute
Dr. Rebecca Vega Thurber is a Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology and the Director of the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa…
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
A fundamental challenge in materials science is engineering durable adhesive bonds in a wet environment. Most synthetic adhesive systems suffer…
Department of Geography
As a coastal and aeolian geomorphologist, my research explores the dynamics of the coastal margin and other sedimentary landscapes, particularly…
Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
My research interests are in three areas:
Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology: I am interested in the evolution of mating systems and life histories…