Hi! We are a team of ecologists working to better understand estuaries, rocky shores, kelp forests, islands, and the connections between these systems. We use field and lab experiments to study how humans are changing these habitats, particularly via altered species interactions. We are curious about the chemical cues and signals produced by seaweeds, invertebrates, and the predators that eat them. We share our science through creative avenues including art and music.
Members of the LongLab are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. We want to do great science, promote collaborations and discussions, and make science for everyone.
Please email me if you are interested in joining my lab.
Members of the LongLab are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. We want to do great science, promote collaborations and discussions, and make science for everyone.
Please email me if you are interested in joining my lab.
Props
- Mucho props to Brian Hong and coauthors for the news that our manuscript has been accepted at MEPS. The paper is titled, "Warming-related declines and cooling-related recoveries of juvenile black abalone." (April 2026)
- Congratulations to Jessica "Jessie" Patzlaff for publishing her tethering study and MS research in MEPS!!! So proud of you and this excellent work. Special thanks to our coauthors, Ric DeSantiago and Rodrigo Baes. The paper is titled, "Relative predation pressure on juvenile abalone is higher at sites with slower population recovery in the California Channel Islands" (March 2026).
- The LongLab spent four intense days surveying abalone and vegetation on San Nicolas Island. It was so great to reunite with the NMEC crew, Bill Hoyer, and Ric DeSantiago. Our surveys were super successful and we are stoked to move forward on related projects. Can't wait to share (March 2026).
- Stoked for Jessica Patzlaff to begin her 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship. Congratulations and I look forward to you connecting science, policy, and perhaps outreach (January 2026).
- Props for two great student, fish-centric presentations at the Western Society of Naturalists Meeting here in San Diego. Alberto Rascon presented a poster as an undergraduate and handled questions like a pro. Xavius Boone modified a talk, in part, because of a late hour revelation of his advisor. His ability and willingness to give the best talk possible was appreciated (November 2025).
