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Dr. Barbara Block | Block Lab
Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University
The Block Lab at Hopkins Marine Station, led by Dr. Barbara Block, conducts groundbreaking research on white sharks to understand their behavior, ecology, and physiology.
The lab employs advanced electronic tagging technologies to monitor the movements and behaviors of white sharks in their natural habitats, including along the California coast and in offshore environments.
By studying the migratory patterns, foraging behavior, and interactions with the marine environment, the Block Lab aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding white shark biology and ecology.
This research contributes to our understanding of the role of white sharks in marine ecosystems and informs conservation efforts to protect these apex predators.
Dr. Dan Costa | Costa Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
The Costa Lab is dedicated to investigating the adaptations of organisms to marine environments, with a specific focus on studying the movement, foraging ecology, and energetics of pinnipeds, cetaceans, and seabirds.
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The Costa Lab, in collaboration with the Block Lab at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station and the Garza Lab at the University of Washington, has commenced a study investigating the correlation between white shark distribution and the behaviors of California sea lions. In October 2023, ten sea lions were outfitted with biotelemetry instruments, enabling the transmission of data regarding their location, diving behavior, and ocean temperature preferences.
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