Jaime Jahncke

Jaime Jahncke is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at San Francisco State University (SFSU) and Director of the California Current Group at Point Blue Conservation Science. He leads applied marine research, policy engagement, and partnerships to advance climate-smart ocean conservation. As a Principal Investigator at SFSU's Estuary & Ocean Science Center, he mentors graduate students and develops collaborative initiatives in marine science education. His work focuses on marine ecosystems, climate change impacts, and conservation policy, leveraging long-term datasets from the Farallon Islands and the ACCESS program.

Education: BS in Biology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Peru, 1992), PhD in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine (2004).

Research Interests: Marine ecology, seabird and marine mammal behavior, climate-driven ecosystem changes, fisheries sustainability, and ocean zoning. His Connected Conservation approach integrates science, community engagement, and policy to enhance ocean resilience and protect coastal communities. He oversees a team of 17 staff, coordinates with 20–25 seasonal volunteers, and advises 6–10 graduate students annually.

Key Collaborations: Federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and NGOs to translate scientific insights into actionable conservation strategies. Projects include modeling whale habitat, assessing vessel strike risks, and informing fisheries policies.

Lab/Affiliations: Estuary & Ocean Science Center (SFSU), California Current Group (Point Blue Conservation Science).