University of California Santa Cruz Archives

Tag: University of California Santa Cruz

California-based researchers share kelp forest research with Sitkans

by KCAW News | Aug 14, 2025 | The Morning Interview

UC Santa Cruz researchers Haleigh Yang and Niki Sridhar, as well as Sitka Sound Science Center's Kari Paustian join KCAW to speak on kelp forest research and their upcoming Understory event. Read More

Visiting researcher studies sand lance in future ocean conditions

by Meredith Redick | Aug 9, 2024 | The Morning Interview

Researcher Haleigh Yang stands next to two trash cans containing sand lance, a forage fish...

Sunflower stars take center stage in kelp research

by Meredith Redick | Aug 17, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Alaska has no shortage of marine predators – from orcas, to Steller sea lions, to salmon sharks. Over the past few years, researchers have identified a new, lesser-known predator that may play a key role in keeping Alaska’s kelp forests healthy. Read More

Biologists investigate local abalone, otter populations

by KCAW News | Jun 16, 2016 | The Morning Interview

Lauren Bell, research biologist at the Sitka Sound Science Center, is joined by former aquarium director Taylor White, who is a PhD student at University of California Santa Cruz. Downloadable audio Read More