Antonio Alicea:

Vocalizations and behavior of the Antillean and Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus), individual variability and geographical comparison.

Josh Adams:

Foraging ecology of Cassin's Auklet in the California Channel Islands.

Cheryl L. Baduini:

Feeding ecology of the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) relative to distribution and abundance of prey. 1995 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Scott Benson:

Ecosystem studies of marine mammals and seabirds in Monterey Bay, CA. 1996-99

Nancy Black:

Behavior and ecology of Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) in Monterey Bay, California. 1994 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University.

Jenny L. Boyd:

Analysis of mysticete sounds: production, reception, and underwater propagation. 1992 M.A. Thesis, San José State University. 161 p.

Tiffini Brookens:

Trace element concentrations in the Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardii, in Central and Northern California. 2006 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Monterey Bay. 101 p.

Louise Brooks:

Foraging Ecology of East Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Bahia Magdalena. B.C.S., Mexico. 2005

Elizabeth A. Brown:

Species composition and foraging ecology of migrant shorebirds on coastal beaches of Monterey Bay. 1996 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus. 65 p.

Patience Browne:

Estimating the condition of juvenile California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) off central and southern California using blood chemistries. 1995 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus. 91 p.

Matthew A. Burd:

Aerobic bacteria of northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) pups on the Pribilof (USA) Islands and Medny (USSR) Island. 1992 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Janey Burger-Fadely:

Vocal recognition by little penguins (Eudyptula minor) on Philip Island, Victoria, Australia.

Barbie L. Byrd:

Abundance, distribution, food habits, and prey availability of the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in northern Monterey Bay, California. 2001 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus. 88 p.

Pamela E. Byrnes:

Habitat use, behavior, and morphology of herons and egrets in Elkhorn Slough, California. 1997 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University.

Salvatore Cerchio:

Geographic variation and cultural evolution in songs of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the eastern North Pacific. 1993 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Lisa C. Cheney:

An assessment of genetic variation within and between sea otter (Enhydra lutris) populations off Alaska and California. 1995 M.S. Thesis, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories [San José State University].

Sarah Connors:

• Shorebird Distribution In A Changing Environment: Seasonal Patterns At Elkhorn Slough

Sound production of gray whales, Eschrictius robustus, along their migration route. 1992 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

James M. Curland:

Effects of disturbance on sea otters (Enhydra lutris) near Monterey, California. 1997 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Barbara E. Curry:

Facial anatomy of the harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and Dall’s porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli). 1991 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Eric J. Dorfman:

Distribution, behavior, and food habits of harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in Monterey Bay. 1990 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Tomoharu Eguchi:

Morphology of the Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) using Elkhorn Slough, California, and their movements and diving behavior in the Monterey Bay area. 1998 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Fresno. 105 p.

Veronica B. Estelle:

Spring foraging of Sanderling (Calidris alba) in response to aggregations of Emerita analoga megalopae. 1991 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Janey B. Fadely:

Vocal recognition by Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. 1991 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Daniela M. Feinholz:

Pacific coast bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus gilli) in Monterey Bay, California. 1996 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 78 p.

Denise Greig:

Pregnancy and parturition rates of harbor seals in Monterey Bay, California. 2002 M.S. Thesis. San Jose State University and Moss Landing Marine Labs. 68 p.

Laurie Hall:

Characterizing dispersal patterns and social systems of Marbled Murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) using microsatellites. 2008 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Monterey Bay

Craig A. Hawkinson:

Feeding ecology of gray whales in Agate Bay, California, summers 1990 and 1991. 1992 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Laird A. Henkel:

The Distribution and Abundance of Nearshore Marine Birds in Monterey Bay, California.

Michelle M. Hester:

Abundance, reproduction, and prey of Rhinoceros Auklet, Cerorhinca Monocerata, on Año Nuevo Island. 1998 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University. 57 p.

Carol Keiper:

Marine mammals off central California relative to hydrography; 1986-94, 1997-99.

Thomas R. Kieckhefer:

Feeding ecology of humpback whales in continental shelf waters near Cordell Bank, California. 1992 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Linda A. Kuhnz:

Microhabitats and home range of the California legless lizard using biotelemetry. 2000 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Anu Kumar:

Presence of blue and fin whales off central California using acoustical tracking methods

Margaret M. Lamont:

Genetic substructure of Pacific harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) off Washington, Oregon, and California. 1995 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus.

Michelle E. Lander:

Success of free-ranging and rehabilitated harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) pups in the wild. 1998 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University. 107 p.

Daniela Maldini:

Pacific coast bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus gilli) in Monterey Bay, California.

John W. Mason:

Distribution and abundance of seabirds in Monterey Bay, California. 1997 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Fresno.

Doreen G. Moser:

Trace element and organochlorine compounds in harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) along the Pacific coast. 1996 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 67 p.

Hannah Nevins:

Diet, demography, and diving behavior of the Common Murre (Uria aalge) in central California. 2004 M.S. Thesis, San Franscisco State University. 113 p.

Teri Nicholson:

Social structure and underwater behavior of harbor seals in southern Monterey Bay, California

Thomas F. Norris:

Effects of boat noise on the singing behavior of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 1995 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 69 p.

Anthony J. Orr:

Foraging characteristics and activity patterns of the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus californianus) in the Bay of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. 1998 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Fresno. 116 p.

Lizabeth D. Osnes-Erie:

Food habits of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis and D. capensis) off California. 1999 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 56 p.

Dion S. Oxman:

Seasonal abundance, movements, and food habits of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in Elkhorn Slough, California. 1995 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus.

Elizabeth Phillips:

Captive feeding study of Pacific harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardii) improves species-specific consumption estimates.

Jennifer L. Parkin:

Ecology of breeding Caspian Terns (Sterna caspia) in Elkhorn Slough, California. 1998 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Kimberley L. Raum-Suryan:

Distribution, abundance, habitat use, and respiration patterns of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) off the northern San Juan Islands, Washington. 1995 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 79 p.

James W. Scholten:

Behavioral variations of Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus). 1999 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 31 p.

Christopher H. Starbird:

Internesting movements and behavior of hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) around Buck Island Reef National Monument, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. 1993 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Ventilation patterns and behavior of balaenopterid whales in the Gulf of California, Mexico. 1990 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University.

Robert M. Suryan:

Pupping phenology, disturbance, movements, and dive patterns of the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) off the northern San Juan Islands of Washington. 1995 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 75 p.

Joelle Sweeney:

Variables affecting hard part recovery from scats and spew of California sea Lions. 2008 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University.

Bernie R. Tershey:

Body size, diet, habitat use, and social behavior of balaenopteran whales in the Gulf of California, Mexico. 1993 M.S. Thesis, San José State University.

Kate Thomas:

Movement, dive behavior, and survival of the California sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) post-rehabilitation for domoic acid toxicity. 2007 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University.

Amanda K. Toperoff:

Examination of diet of harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from central California using stomach contents and stable isotope analysis from multiple tissues. 2002 Ms. Thesis. San Jose State University. Pp. 103.

Michael L. Torok:

Movements, daily activity patterns, dive behavior, and food habits of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in San Francisco Bay, California. 1994 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Stanislaus.

Stephen J. Trumble:

Abundance, movements, dive behavior, food habits, and mother-pup interactions of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) near Monterey Bay, California. 1995 M.S. Thesis, California State University, Fresno. 100 p.

Michael J. Weise:

Abundance, food habits, and annual fish consumption of California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) and its impacts on salmonid fisheries in Monterey Bay, California. 2000 M.S. Thesis, San José State University. 103 p.

Sarah M. Wilkin:

Nocturnal foraging ecology and activity budget of the sea otter (Enhydra lutris) in Elkhorn Slough, California. 2003 M.S. Thesis, San Francisco State University. 56 p.

Maintained by: Elijah Woolery
Office of the Webmaster
Comments: webmaster@mlml.calstate.edu
Last revision: February 20, 2003
URL, this page: http://www.mlml.calstate.edu/groups/bird_mam/graduats.htm