EXPEDITION Science: Field surveys to DNA...
Our work will be as broad as possible, from basic field surveys, natural history, and collection building, to studies of phylogenetics, phylogeography, DNA, and the spread of diseases. The basic field surveys provide an assessment of the conservation health of island species, labwork will involve ground-breaking scientific studies, and natural history collections will provide essential permanent records of Pacific biodiversity.

Scientific goals:

Our fieldwork focuses on excellent science that contributes to our knowledge of Pacific biodiversity, biogeography, history, and conservation. Efforts include: Modern surveys of terrestrial and marine organisms Collecting DNA samples for molecular genetics and genomic studies Assessing historical changes in the abundance and diversity of organisms Understanding processes involved in changes, including evolution, spread of diseases, human impacts, introduced species, just to name a few Learn more about this historical context of our work >>>

Other South Pacific Links:

Our South Pacific Team

The historical legacy

The Expedition Philosophy

Education and outreach goals

The first spots we want to visit

The hot birds to see

Contact Information

Department of Ornithology and Mammalogy
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118

415-379-5377
Jack's eMail

For general inquiries about the Department of Ornithology and Mammalogy please contact:

Department Administrator
415-379-5378
mammals@calacademy.org

Page last updated 12 September 2008 (JPD)