Timothy Tricas

Timothy Tricas is a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Life Sciences, specializing in fish sensory systems and coral reef ecology. He leads a research lab focused on understanding acoustic communication, neuroethology, and behavioral ecology in marine species. His work integrates field observations with neurophysiological and anatomical studies, often using advanced techniques like rebreather diving and hydrophone recordings.

• Affiliations: School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
• Courses Taught: Ethology, Animal Behavior, Sensory Ecology, Fish Behavior and Sensory Biology

Research Interests: His studies explore how fish use sensory systems (auditory, lateral line, electrosense) to navigate, communicate, and survive in coral reef ecosystems. Key projects include decoding fish acoustic behaviors, understanding the evolution of specialized sensory adaptations (e.g., butterflyfish hearing mechanisms), and applying bioacoustics for coral reef health monitoring.

Grants & Funding: Secured grants from NOAA, NSF, and the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory for projects like parrotfish soundscapes analysis and stingray electrosensory systems.

Lab Activities: Mentors graduate and undergraduate students in field experiments, neuroanatomical studies, and acoustic data analysis. Current projects include parrotfish home range behavior and开发 new bioacoustic monitoring tools.