Nature of Research/Program Description:
Our lab brings science and action together to solve conservation problems. We use science to identify and prioritize conservation problems. Then work with agencies and NGOs to develop and test, cost effective solutions that can be taken to scale. Much of our work has focused on seabirds and island ecosystems, but we will apply our approach to any ecosystem where it can make a profound difference.
Keywords: conservation; seabirds; island ecosystems; non-governmental organizations; NGO; coast; marine; extinction; research; climate change; population ecology
Faculty Director: Don Croll
Website:
Location:
Off-campus
Location Details:
Most of the work is done at Long Marine Lab but students may also go to international field sites.
Targeted Students:
Juniors who have taken 1 or 2 field classes and are certain about their research interests. Juniors who make a long-term commitment are eligible to do senior theses with the lab. Seniors can work with the lab but are not eligible for senior theses.
Students should show that they have the 10-15 hours a week available and send the PI a list of relevant classes they have taken and a CV.
Program Time Period:
Academic Year
Summer
All Year
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Fall Quarter
Compensation:
Academic Credit
Approximate Number of UCSC Students (Each Year):
25
Year Began:
1992
Contact:
Dan Croll
Contact Title:
Faculty Director
Contact Email:
dcroll@ucsc.edu
Faculty Director:
Don Croll
Faculty Director Email:
dcroll@ucsc.edu
Funding Source:
Program Outcomes:
Participant Follow-up:
See Past Lab Members.
Reports/Articles/Videos:
Major(s):
Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Environmental Studies
Marine Biology