Wim Kimmerer

Wim Kimmerer is a Research Professor (Emeritus) at the Estuary and Ocean Science Center, San Francisco State University. He has been affiliated with SF State since 2001. His research focuses on the aquatic ecosystems of the San Francisco Estuary, particularly zooplankton dynamics, invasive species impacts, and climate change vulnerability. Key areas of study include the effects of salinity fluctuations, primary production variability, and food web interactions involving species like delta smelt and Chinook salmon.

Dr. Kimmerer's work is supported by agencies such as the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP), National Science Foundation (NSF), and CALFED Bay Delta Program. His research integrates physical oceanography, ecological modeling, and field observations to address critical environmental challenges. Notably, he has explored the ecological consequences of invasive species like Corbula amurensis and the impacts of water diversions on native fish populations.

His publications span over 40 years, emphasizing methodological innovations (e.g., DNA-based feeding analysis) and long-term monitoring of estuarine processes. He collaborates extensively with agencies and institutions to inform ecosystem restoration and management strategies in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region.