Associate Professor of Ichthyology
Education
2007 - PhD - University of California Santa Barbara
2000 - BA - Princeton University
Contact
Email: shamilton@mlml.calstate.edu
Phone: (831) 771-4497
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Research Interests
Ecology of Marine Fishes, Community Ecology, Fisheries and Conservation, Population Connectivity, Kelp Forests, Coral Reefs
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My research focuses on the ecology of coastal marine fish, their role in nearshore ecosystems, and the response of these ecosystems to environmental change and human impacts. Using a combination of field experiments and observations, along with laboratory analyses, my lab focuses on research questions that range from early life stages of fish to whole ecosystems, including:
(1) examination of early life history dynamics such as recruitment, selective mortality, and population linkages via larval dispersal;
(2) investigation of the causes and consequences of demographic and life history variation among fish populations; and
(3) evaluation of changes in the structure and function of kelp forest and coral reef communities associated with marine protection. We are motivated by a desire to provide fundamental insights to aid fisheries management and conservation efforts.
For an up-to-date listing of my publications, please visit my Google Scholar profile.