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Eric Sanford is a Professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Bodega Marine Lab. His research focuses on experimental biogeography and the impacts of climate change on marine communities, particularly in coastal ecosystems. He investigates how environmental stressors like ocean acidification, warming, and hypoxia affect species interactions, predator-prey dynamics, and biodiversity.
His work integrates field studies, experimental approaches, and genomic tools to address ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental change. Key foci include understanding geographic range shifts, the effects of multiple stressors on marine organisms, and the role of seagrass ecosystems in mitigating acidification impacts.
Recent studies emphasize the vulnerability of benthic invertebrates, mollusks, and foundational species like mussels to ocean acidification, alongside predator-prey interactions under climate stress. Dr. Sanford collaborates on large-scale data synthesis efforts to inform coastal management, such as assessing multistressor impacts along the US West Coast.
His research has policy relevance, particularly in marine protected areas and conservation strategies. He also explores local adaptation mechanisms in species like Olympia oysters and sea urchins, linking physiological responses to environmental variability.
