My research experience largely revolves around the California coastline, where I have focused on oceanography, phycology,

invertebrate physiology, and more recently, shark community dynamics.

Shark Assemblage Dynamics in San Francisco Bay

Assessing Seasonal Variability in Shark Catch and Assemblages in San Francisco Bay, California

Investigating the spatial and temporal patterns in shark assemblages within a historically active shark fishery. This project integrates catch effort and environmental data to evaluate how oceanographic conditions and fishing effort influence community structure.

This project is through the Ocean Science Expedition Academy and supported by Meghan Holst Ph.D. and Darien Satterfield Ph.D.

Benthic Invertebrate Vulnerability

Assessing benthic invertebrate vulnerability to ocean acidification and de-oxygenation in California: The importance of effective oceanographic monitoring networks

An evaluation of benthic invertebrate vulnerability to ocean acidification and hypoxia, with the goal to better inform management via identifying at-risk species and highlighting monitoring gaps.

Assisted with this project under Meghan Zulian M.Sc. and the Ocean Climate Lab

Kelp Microstage Reproduction

Increased temperatures impact the reproduction of localized estuarine kelp populations more than salinity or invasive species

The effects of projected levels of decreased salinity, increased temperature, and Sargassum presence tested on Macrocystis early life stages to better understand the effects of multiple stressors on kelp reproduction.

Assisted with this project under Angela Korabik Ph.D.

Oceanographic Data Synthesis

A high-resolution synthesis dataset for multistressor analyses along the US West Coast

A large data synthesis project to compile, format, & quality-control publicly available oceanographic data from the US West Coast. The goal was to create an accessible database for coastal California Current System climate risk mapping.

Assisted with this project under Esther Kennedy Ph.D. and the Ocean Climate Lab

White Abalone Thresholds

A Comparative Analysis on the Oceanographic Conditions Experienced by White Abalone (Haliotis sorenseni)

My first independent study — focused on white abalone and examined their temperature and pH thresholds in relation to their rearing and out-planting sites in Northern and Southern California respectively.

Senior Thesis Project advised by Tessa M. Hill Ph.D. and Meghan Zulian M.Sc.