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James Estes

James Estes

University of California, Santa Cruz

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Dr. James Estes is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz. He completed his undergraduate degree in zoology at the University of Minnesota, a  M.S. in biology at Washington State University, and a PhD in biology and statistics at the University of Arizona.

Estes is known for his pioneering studies on the role of sea otters in coastal ecosystems.  In recognition of his work, Estes has received the U.S. Geological Survey’s Schumaker Award for Excellence in Science Communication, the Western Society of Naturalists’ Lifetime Achievement Award, and the American Society of Mammalogists’ C. Hart Merriam Award for excellence in research.  He is a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation.  Estes was named a fellow of the California Academy of Sciences in 1999 and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2014. Learn more about Dr. Estes at http://werc.ucsc.edu/Estes/Estes_dk.html

Talks with this Speaker

The Ecological Function of Apex Predators

Studying food webs allows ecologists to understand the role of apex predators in their environments. (Talk recorded in December 2015)

  • Part 1: The Ecological Function of Apex Predators
    Part 1: The Ecological Function of Apex Predators
    Audience:
    • Student
    • Researcher
    • Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 14:17
  • Part 2: Apex predators: Sea Otters and Kelp Forests
    Part 2: Apex predators: Sea Otters and Kelp Forests
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 26:50
  • Part 3: Apex Predators Around the World
    Part 3: Apex Predators Around the World
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 22:49

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