M.A. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UC Santa Cruz
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Los Angeles
Email: gcolaco@ucsc.edu
Research Interests
I am broadly interested in how high trophic predator-prey dynamics respond to changes in habitat usage. My research focuses on the movement, diving, and haulout patterns of California sea lions and northern elephant seals relative to white sharks and their environment. I am incredibly excited to work in a lab where I can combine my love of fieldwork and engineering background to study marine mammals using drone surveys and biologging techniques.