Zoology

• Coral reefs
  

• Ecology

• Evolutionary biology of marine invertebrates

Dr. Coelho's current research focus is on conservation ecology of marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs. Her  interests include the role of protected reserves in ecosystem conservation, management of coral disease, community involvement in conservation and restoration efforts, public education and awareness. In addition, she is interested in the influence of top-down and bottom-up processes in the structuring of epifaunal communities associated with algae, especially in tropical environments. Her research expertise also involves different aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology of marine crustaceans; including behavior, functional morphology, natural history, systematics and population ecology.

Dr. James Cunningham
Associate Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-257-1327
cunningham@dominican.edu

• Vocal behavior, social organization, and the growth rates of birds and how this relates to energy allocation during breeding
• Zoology
  

• Survey of freshwater fish parasites from Marin county and nearby National Parks, including Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Dr. Diara Spain
Assistant Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-257-1343
dspain@dominican.edu