Ecological and evolutionary responses to a rapidly changing ocean
Our lab studies how marine communities are influenced by global environmental change. We share a passion for interdisciplinary research and training, experimental field ecology, invertebrate zoology, and the natural history of intertidal communities along the Pacific Coast of North America. We are based at Bodega Marine Laboratory on the spectacular Sonoma Coast in northern California.
Photography by Jackie Sones.
Research
We integrate ecology, evolution, and biogeography to understand the processes that shape marine communities over large spatial scales and in an era of accelerating global change.
TEACHING AND MENTORING
We are dedicated to training the next generation of marine scientists through hands-on undergraduate courses and mentored research experiences.
OUTREACH AND NEWS
We frequently engage with the public through science communication and other outreach activities.
The Sanford Lab is committed to increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, both within our lab group and in our broader academic community. Our lab group’s statement of commitment to anti-racist action can be found here.